Gaza Under Fire: Israeli Air Strikes Kill at Least 29 Palestinians
Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 29 Palestinians, including six children, in Gaza, in what appears to be a devastating escalation of violence amidst a week of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas. The attacks came hours after Israel said it had struck 35 "Hamas terror targets" around Beit Hanun in northern Gaza. Gaza's civil defence agency has reported widespread destruction and casualties, including women and children.
Key Takeaways:
- At least 29 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes on Sunday, including six children.
- Eight people were killed in Gaza City, including women and children, and several others were wounded.
- A family home near the Nuseirat refugee camp was hit, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and several injuries.
- Six children were among eight people killed when a drone hit a potable water distribution point in the Nuseirat camp.
- Three people were killed when Israeli jets hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in the coastal Al-Mawasi area.
- Over 21 months into the war, the majority of Gaza's population of over two million people have been displaced at least once.
Statistics:
- At least 29 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli air strikes.
- Eight people were killed in Gaza City.
- 10 people died in the family home near the Nuseirat refugee camp.
- Six children were among those killed when the drone hit the water distribution point.
- Three people were killed in the Al-Mawasi area.
- Over 2 million people have been displaced at least once during the war.
- Israel has recently intensified its operations across Gaza.
Sources:
- BSS News Agency
- AFP (Agence France-Presse)
- Israeli Military