Israeli military actions cause 44 fatalities in Gaza on Thursday, as reported by local civil defenses.
GAZA STRIP: Intense Israeli Attacks Leave 44 Dead in Gaza, Including 23 in Domestic Strike
Gaza City, Palestine—The Gaza Strip has witnessed a devastating turn of events as the civil defense agency reported that Israeli attacks on Thursday led to the demise of 44 individuals, among whom 23 perished in a single strike targeting a residential property in the center of the Palestinian territory.
According to Mohammad al-Mughayyir, a civil defense official, each passing hour brings grim news as survivors are pulled from the rubble, while others remain unaccounted for following the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) destruction of the Qreinawi family's home in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, located in central Gaza.
Additionally, al-Mughayyir relayed that two people were killed and several others injured in an attack by Israeli forces near an American aid center in the Morag axis, situated in southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has stated that it is currently investigating these events.
The U.S.-backed aid center plays a crucial role in a new plan to distribute humanitarian aid in Gaza, a measure prepared by Israel to prevent Hamas from gaining control over the resources. This initiative, however, has sparked criticism from the United Nations and the European Union.
Footage captured by AFP reveals Palestinians sifting through the debris of the destroyed building in Al-Bureij, their faces etched with sorrow and disbelief.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas entered a new phase on October 7, 2023, following an attack attributed to the Palestinian group, resulting in over 1,200 fatalities and the kidnapping of approximately 250 individuals. Since March 18, 2023, when Israel decided to terminate a two-month ceasefire, the Gaza Health Ministry, under Hamas governance, has reported the demise of at least 3,986 people within the territory, with the majority being civilians.
As international efforts continue to push for a ceasefire, concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict beyond the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, persist. The fragile calm that has settled after the implementation of a ceasefire on January 19, 2025, remains elusive, as both sides show no signs of backing down.
The Qreinawi family's home destruction in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, an index of the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Israel and Hamas, was investigated by the Israeli military. The international community, wary of the political implications, critically evaluates the distribution of general-news regarding the aid center attacks in Gaza while seeking a ceasefire to prevent further intensification of the conflict, possibly extending beyond the Middle East, including potential involvement of firepower from Iran.
