Pummeling Gaza Strip: Dozens Murdered, Children and Women Among Victims
Israeli Assaults in Gaza Strip Result in Multiple Casualties as Per Hamas Emergency Services - Israel launches attacks in Gaza, claiming lives of multiple civilians as per Hamas reports
Let's break down today's devastating events in the Gaza Strip:
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Witnessing a grim day, the Gaza Strip's Civil Defense reports that at least 33 residents, including children and women, were mercilessly slain Wednesday due to an Israeli air strike on the city of Gaza. An additional 80 souls were left injured.
In the al-Rimal neighborhood, more than half of the casualties were children and women. These latest casualties make this Israeli strike one of the most lethal since Israel retaliated with massive attacks on the Gaza Strip in mid-March.
Not far from the city, a school building in Tuffah, housing displaced people, was targeted by Israel. The Civil Defense managed to recover 15 bodies and ten injured individuals.
If that wasn't heartbreaking enough, an Israeli attack on a residential building in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, claimed the lives of an entire family, including a child, and injured twelve others. Simultaneously, an attack on a house in the Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Palestinian territories resulted in three deaths and eight injuries, according to the Civil Defense.
Curiously, the Israeli army didn't comment on these allegations at first.
Earlier in the day, the Hamas Civil Defense reported repeated Israeli attacks on school buildings housing displaced people in Buriej, the center of the Gaza Strip. At least 31 residents were killed, with dozens more injured, said Civil Defense spokesman Ahmad Radwan.
The Israeli army claimed it had targeted a "control and command center" in the heart of the Gaza Strip.
Now, here's where things get a bit controversial. UN experts raised an alarm stating that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip could lead to the "extinction of the Palestinian population." The experts, mandated by the UN Human Rights Council but not speaking for the United Nations, explained that this is a "moral turning point" for governments–either choosing passivity as innocent lives are massacred or actively working towards a just resolution.
Since the Gaza war began in October 2025, over 52,000 residents have been reported deceased, according to Palestinian health authorities.
Israel's move has stirred up controversy, with the Israeli UN mission in Geneva declaring the Human Rights Council to be "biased and irrelevant." The mission also lambasted UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, who has been accused of antisemitism previously.
In a separate development, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged Israel to lift the ongoing humanitarian blockade of the Gaza Strip since March 2 and condemned Israel's plans to "conquer" the Gaza Strip. "We see only more destruction, more hate, more dehumanization," Türk told AFP news agency. "The war must stop, there must be a ceasefire, a political solution must be found, all hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally."
Interestingly, Israel's security cabinet reportedly approved a plan to "conquer" and permanently occupy the Gaza Strip on Sunday night. This plan comes after Israel resumed its widespread aerial assault on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip following a brief two-month ceasefire.
Hamas, which previously declared that negotiating a ceasefire was futile due to Israel's "war of starvation and annihilation," appeared to reconsider its stance. On Wednesday, Hamas Political Bureau member Bassem Naim stated the group insisted on a "comprehensive agreement" and "a plan for the day after."
Meanwhile, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa argued that Israel deliberately caused a famine in the Gaza Strip through its blockade. He further described the hunger spreading across the Palestinian territory as a "deliberate humanitarian crime" committed by Israeli occupiers at a conference in Ramallah, the West Bank.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that his country would initiate a resolution in the UN General Assembly containing urgent proposals to "end the killing of innocent civilians and ensure humanitarian aid." Spain, along with Ireland, Norway, and Slovenia, previously recognized a Palestinian state.
The unrest between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has reached critical levels, with severe military conflict and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Battlefare and Military Actions:- Cessation of Truce: Israel halted its ceasefire with Hamas in March 2025, escalating tensions with daily airstrikes, expanding its dominion over the Gaza Strip, and encircling key cities like Rafah. Currently, Israel controls approximately 50% of the territory[1].- Growing Death Toll: The conflict has resulted in a substantial death toll, with over 52,000 Palestinians reported dead in the Gaza Strip[1].- Israel's Expansion Plans: Israel's government has approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip, aiming to annihilate Hamas and free captives. This invasion is predicted to intensify humanitarian hardships, pushing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into southern Gaza[2].
Humanitarian Crisis:- Blockade: Israel has imposed a near 60-day blockade on all imports to the Gaza Strip, including basic necessities like food and medication, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Aid organizations warn of imminent shortages and widespread malnutrition, especially among children[1].- Citizens Suffering: The conflict has left the roughly 2 million Palestinians in Gaza facing severe hardships, with many enduring malnutrition and lacking essential supplies[1].
Diplomatic Maneuvers:- Rejected Armistice Talks: Hamas has declined further ceasefire discussions, attributing Israel's actions as a "hunger war" through its blockade and military actions[3].- International Opposition: Israel's invasion plans are likely to face strong international backlash, complicating diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict[2].
The European Union has also expressed its concern at the recent attacks on the Palestinian Authority in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip, a region currently embroiled in conflict, saw a tragic day with at least 33 residents, including children and women, murdered due to an Israeli air strike. Despite Israel's claims of targeting a "control and command center," UN experts view Israel's actions as potentially leading to the "extinction of the Palestinian population." Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is initiating a resolution in the UN General Assembly, containing urgent proposals to end the killing of innocent civilians and ensure humanitarian aid. This resolution aims to address the mounting death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, a situation which has sparked significant global concern.
