Tragedy struck in Deir El-Balah in Central Gaza as at least 65 individuals, including women and children, lost their lives in Israeli strikes overnight into Wednesday, according to local health workers. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital reported that 65 victims brought to the hospital had succumbed to their injuries.
A heart-wrenching account from Umm Shadi revealed the devastating impact of the strikes, as she shared that her daughter and one of her children were killed in their sleep when their building was hit. Umm Shadi expressed that there was no prior warning given by the IDF, leaving her family vulnerable and unaware of the impending danger.
The emotional toll of the strikes was evident at the hospital, where grieving relatives mourned the loss of children and women who had fallen victim to the violence.
In response to the tragic events, the IDF released a statement indicating that targeted operational activities were initiated in Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah based on intelligence suggesting the presence of Hamas fighters. The IDF's operations included aerial strikes on military compounds, weapons storage facilities, and underground infrastructure, resulting in the elimination of several Hamas terrorists.
Despite the ongoing operations in Central Gaza and Rafah, the devastating consequences of the strikes in Deir El-Balah serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict in the region.
