The recent Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in a devastating toll, with Palestinian officials reporting the deaths of 16 individuals, including women and children.
In one tragic incident, a strike early Monday destroyed a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, claiming the lives of at least 10 people, including four women and two children. The Awda Hospital confirmed the casualties, with 13 others wounded in the attack.
Among the victims were a mother, her child, and her five siblings, highlighting the profound impact of these strikes on innocent civilians.
Another strike in Gaza City resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including a woman and two children, as reported by the Civil Defense, the first responders under the Hamas-run government.
While Israel maintains that it targets militants, concerns have been raised about the high number of civilian casualties, with Hamas and other armed groups operating in densely populated residential areas.
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, over 41,000 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began nearly a year ago. The toll includes a significant number of women and children, underscoring the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. Israel, on the other hand, claims to have targeted over 17,000 militants without providing concrete evidence.
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