Gaza airstrikes/ Israeli tanks/ Nuseirat refugee camp/ Gaza humanitarian crisis/ ceasefire talks/ Israel-Hamas conflict/ Gaza casualties/ GAZA STRIPE/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Gaza during Israeli military strikes, primarily in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Israeli tanks withdrew from parts of the camp but continued operations in others. The ongoing conflict has displaced nearly all of Gaza’s population, leaving vast destruction and a dire humanitarian crisis.
Deadly Strikes in Gaza: Quick Looks
- Casualties Reported: At least 40 Palestinians killed in strikes overnight.
- Key Areas Hit: Nuseirat refugee camp and Beit Lahiya targeted by Israeli forces.
- Humanitarian Impact: Hospitals face shortages of supplies; displaced residents return to destroyed homes.
- Ongoing Operations: Israeli forces remain active in Gaza, citing prevention of Hamas regrouping.
- Ceasefire Talks: Efforts for a Gaza ceasefire stalled, while a Lebanon-Israel truce holds.
Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 40 Palestinians in Central Gaza Overnight
Deep Look: 40 Dead as Israeli Strikes Devastate Gaza Amid Continuing Military Operations
Israeli military operations in Gaza overnight and into Friday left at least 40 Palestinians dead, with many casualties reported in the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to medics. This tragedy marks another escalation in a conflict that has devastated the densely populated enclave.
Nuseirat Refugee Camp Hit Hard
Nuseirat, one of Gaza’s eight refugee camps, bore the brunt of the overnight strikes. Medics recovered 19 bodies from northern areas of the camp after Israeli tanks, which had entered the camp on Thursday, pulled back from some areas but remained active in the west. Residents returning to assess damage found their homes destroyed and bodies strewn in the streets. Grief was palpable, with one man mourning beside his wife’s body, crying, “Forgive me, my dear.”
The strikes also killed Ahmed Al-Kahlout, head of the Intensive Care Unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya. The hospital, one of the few still functioning in northern Gaza, struggles with severe shortages of medical supplies, fuel, and food. Health officials report that many staff members have been detained or expelled by Israeli forces.
Airstrikes and Civilian Toll
Later on Friday, an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Beit Lahiya, killing at least 10 more Palestinians. This northern area has been under heavy military activity since October, with Israeli forces aiming to prevent Hamas from regrouping and launching attacks. Residents report widespread displacement, as areas like Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun, and Jabalia refugee camp are depopulated amid intense operations.
Widespread Displacement and Destruction
Gaza officials report nearly 44,300 deaths since the start of the conflict 13 months ago. The relentless military campaign has displaced nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents at least once, with vast swathes of the territory reduced to rubble.
Ceasefire Efforts Stall
Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire remain at an impasse, despite recent progress in a parallel conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. U.S. President Joe Biden, announcing the Lebanon truce earlier this week, urged Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire talks.
Context of the Conflict
The conflict began 13 months ago when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and capturing over 250 hostages, according to Israeli officials. Israel’s response has resulted in unprecedented devastation in Gaza, with ongoing airstrikes and ground operations intensifying the humanitarian crisis.
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