An Israeli airstrike on a multi-story building in northern Gaza has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 27 lives, according to relief officials. The strike, part of a major offensive by the Israeli military, targeted the home of the Mbahouh family in Jabalya, where more than 50 displaced individuals were seeking shelter. Tragically, some were trapped in a warehouse within the building.
Since the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, the Israeli military campaign in Gaza has led to the destruction of entire neighborhoods, leaving large areas uninhabitable. The toll on the Palestinian population is devastating, with over 43,000 people killed and more than 100,000 injured, as reported by the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
Human rights agencies have raised concerns about the dire survival challenges faced by Palestinians in Jabalya, particularly those residing in the refugee camp. The Israeli military has intensified its aerial and ground assaults in the area, citing the need to target Hamas' presence.
Recent airstrikes and shelling have claimed the lives of at least 30 individuals in Gaza, with a significant number of casualties reported in the Beit Lahiya region. Residential buildings have been hit, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The situation is dire, with reports of hospitals in the northern part of the Strip being overwhelmed and unable to provide necessary medical care.
Dr. Marwan Al-Hams, head of field hospitals in Gaza, described the health situation in the north as catastrophic, emphasizing the challenges faced in delivering critical medical services. With hospitals out of service and surgeries postponed, the need for urgent humanitarian assistance is paramount.
