Overnight airstrikes in Gaza leave at least 60 dead, according to medical reports
In the wee hours of the night, at least 60 lives were sadly taken in relentless airstrikes on Gaza, as confirmed by Palestinian medics. The night marked the second consecutive barrage of heavy bombing, with various locations in Gaza taking multiple hits.
A camera crew in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, witnessed 10 such airstrikes throughout the night, leading up to Thursday. They also observed numerous bodies being transported into the morgue at the Nasser Hospital, many body bags contained multiple remains.
The Al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, northern Gaza, was also impacted by these airstrikes, according to the hospital officials. The reported death toll follows an earlier statement from the hospital's morgue, which said 54 individuals had been killed. Among the fatalities was a journalist working for a Qatari television network, Hasan Samour, along with 11 family members.
The Israeli military has remained silent on the strikes.
Dive Deeper:
- The Hamas leadership has asserted they are actively engaged in direct peace talks with the US, urging President Trump to exert pressure on Israel. [Source]
- recent analysis of a Gaza hospital attack raises questions about Israel's justification for the airstrike. [Source]
- There are concerns that Donald Trump may become impatient with both Hamas and Israel, potentially losing interest in Gaza. [Source]
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The bombings transpired as Donald Trump embarks on a visit to the Middle East, although Israel is not on his itinerary.
Some had hoped Trump's trip may spark a ceasefire deal or renew humanitarian aid to Gaza, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared intentions to intensify force in the Gaza Strip, aiming to dismantle Hamas.
International group Human Rights Watch warns that Israel's plan to seize Gaza and displace hundreds of thousands of people moves closer to a grim scenario of annihilation.
Wednesday airstrikes on northern and southern Gaza claimed the lives of at least 70 people, including 22 children, as per a local hospital.
In the wake of Donald Trump's Middle East visit, escalating politics surrounding Israel's intensified war against Gaza could lead to a worrisome escalation in crime and justice, particularly in relation to general news stories about the conflict and allegations of questionable airstrikes. Human Rights Watch has warned of possible grave consequences if Israel proceeds with its plan to seize Gaza, potentially displacing hundreds of thousands of people and increasng the risk of turmoil and violence.
