The Israeli military launched airstrikes on at least five residential homes in northern Gaza early Thursday, resulting in significant casualties, according to local health officials.
Rescue Operations Underway
- Casualties and Damage:
Rescue teams reported numerous fatalities, with many individuals still trapped beneath the rubble. Initial reports from Hamas media claim 57 deaths, though an official figure from Gaza’s health ministry is yet to be released. - Humanitarian Concerns:
The strikes have further strained rescue and medical services in Gaza, already grappling with limited resources due to the ongoing conflict.
Intensified Incursion
The strikes come as Israeli forces push deeper into northern Gaza, escalating military operations in the area. This latest phase of the offensive has raised international concerns over civilian safety and potential violations of humanitarian norms.
Further updates are awaited as rescue efforts and assessments of the damage continue.