Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 38 in 24 Hours, Bringing Death Toll to Over 100

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Dozens of people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, health officials said, as the death toll rose to over 100 in less than three days. An attack on a displaced people's tent in Deir al-Balah killed a mother and her two children, while another strike in Jabaliya killed at least five, including two women and a child. Civil defense personnel struggled to rescue those trapped under debris, with equipment constraints hindering their efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 38 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to health officials.
  • The death toll has risen to over 100 in less than three days.
  • An attack on a displaced people's tent in Deir al-Balah killed a mother and her two children.
  • A strike in Jabaliya killed at least five people, including two women and a child.
  • Civil defense personnel are struggling to rescue those trapped under debris due to equipment constraints.
  • International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) staff members Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal were killed in a strike on a house in Khan Younis on Saturday.
  • Israel says it targeted over 100 sites across the territory over the weekend.
  • A total of 107 aid trucks carrying flour, food, medical equipment, and pharmaceuticals were transferred into Gaza on Thursday.

Statistics:

  • 38 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza over the past 24 hours.
  • Death toll has risen to over 100 in less than three days.
  • 107 aid trucks carrying aid into Gaza on Thursday.
  • 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza are facing a humanitarian crisis due to the Israeli blockade.
  • 9 of 10 children of doctors Alaa and Hamdi al-Najjar killed in a strike on their house in Khan Younis.
  • Over 53,939 Palestinians killed, according to Gaza's health ministry.
  • 90% of the population in Gaza has been displaced.

Sources:

  • Health officials in Gaza
  • International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Israel Defense Forces
  • United Nations peacekeepers
  • AFP, AP, and Reuters contributed to this report.