- Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 58 Palestinians, mostly women and children.
- Heavy bombing resumed after the collapse of a ceasefire, with over 400 killed on Tuesday alone.
- Israel has advanced ground operations, restricting movement and blocking humanitarian aid.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza overnight targeted multiple residential areas, killing at least 58 people, including families asleep in their homes. Hospitals in Rafah, Khan Younis, and Beit Lahiya have reported dozens of casualties, and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as Israel intensifies its military operations.
The renewed assault follows the breakdown of a ceasefire, which Israel blamed on Hamas for rejecting a new proposal. Israeli ground troops have also advanced, regaining control of key corridors and cutting off access to northern Gaza.
Gaza Under Siege: Rising Civilian Death Toll Amid Renewed Strikes
The strikes have intensified since Tuesday, when over 400 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were reported killed. This latest escalation has led to international concern, with humanitarian agencies warning of a deepening crisis. The Israeli military claims it is targeting Hamas militants, but the high number of civilian casualties continues to fuel outrage.
Gaza’s hospitals, already overwhelmed with injuries, are struggling to cope with the rising death toll. Medical supplies remain scarce due to the blockade, making treatment increasingly difficult. Reports indicate that many of those killed in the latest strikes were inside areas that the Israeli military had recently ordered evacuated.
Israel’s ground offensive has further destabilized the region, with troops seizing control of strategic routes. The military has warned civilians against traveling north, effectively cutting off access to aid and services. The ceasefire’s collapse has not only reignited fighting but has also erased hopes for a diplomatic resolution in the near future.
Meanwhile, the conflict has drawn in other regional actors, with the Houthis in Yemen launching missiles toward Israel. While Israeli defense systems intercepted the attack, it signals the potential for broader regional escalation. The U.S. has also increased airstrikes against the Houthis, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing war.
With no signs of de-escalation, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as airstrikes and ground operations continue. International efforts to broker peace remain uncertain, and the civilian toll continues to rise.
“In war, truth is the first casualty.” – Aeschylus
