Recent reports from the Gaza Civil Defense indicate that a series of Israeli attacks on Gaza City have resulted in a significant loss of life, with at least 45 people confirmed dead. These attacks occurred just hours after Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire agreement.
According to the Gaza Civil Defense, one of the strikes targeted a residential block near the coastal neighborhood of Sheikh Radwan, claiming the lives of at least 20 individuals. In a separate attack on a nearby residential block, 15 people were killed and up to 20 others were injured.
Video footage from the scene depicts the harrowing aftermath of the bombings, with rescuers working tirelessly to free individuals trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The images show bodies strewn amidst the debris, highlighting the devastating impact of the attacks.
Additional casualties were reported in the Al-Rimal and Al-Daraj neighborhoods, where multiple fatalities and injuries were recorded as a result of Israeli airstrikes on residential areas.
Dr. Fadel Naim, the director of the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital complex in Gaza City, expressed grave concern over the escalating violence in the region. He emphasized that despite the ceasefire agreement, the attacks on Gaza have persisted, causing immense suffering for the local population.
Naim described the situation as 'violent and painful' for the people of Gaza, noting that the recent bombings appeared to be a deliberate and aggressive attempt to inflict maximum harm on civilians.
The ongoing hostilities have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the prospects for lasting peace in the region, underscoring the urgent need for a comprehensive and sustainable resolution to the conflict.
