Early Saturday, the Gaza Strip witnessed one of its most devastating days yet: at least 57 Palestinians were killed in intense Israeli air and ground raids, according to Palestinian sources.
Residential buildings in the Sheikh Radwan and Sabra neighborhoods of Gaza City bore the brunt of the strikes, with Israeli helicopters and drones buzzing overhead like scenes from an action movie 🚁💥. Witnesses reported widespread panic as families scrambled for safety.
The Israeli military confirmed it targeted "a key Hamas terrorist in the area of Gaza City," but offered no further details on the location or identity of the figure involved.
This wave of attacks comes just 24 hours after the Israeli army announced the start of "preliminary operations and the initial stages" of an assault on Gaza City, saying its forces were pushing forward "with great intensity" on the outskirts.
The rising toll has once again raised alarms about the deepening humanitarian crisis across the territory. With homes destroyed and basic services stretched thin, Gaza’s residents are facing mounting challenges to find shelter, food, and medical care 😔.
As tensions escalate, humanitarian concerns grow, leaving Gaza’s residents in a fight for survival. The next chapter in this crisis will shape the region’s future.
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57 killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
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