Israel has once again unleashed devastation on the innocent Palestinians of Gaza. Airstrikes across the region have claimed the lives of at least 101 individuals, while more than 200 have been injured. The deadliest raid targeted Al Shati, Gaza's oldest refugee camp, resulting in 24 fatalities and many wounded. Several refugee camps have been reduced to rubble in the aftermath.
The Israeli military launched another significant offensive against the Al Tuffah camp, leaving 18 Palestinians dead or wounded. Additionally, the armed forces bombed the Rafah refugee camp situated on the Egypt-Gaza border. A witness, Hasan Jaiyra recounted, 'I was 300 meters from my home when the bombing happened. I thought it had hit close to my residence. I found my wife, son, daughter, and granddaughter in the hospital. Half of my home was destroyed - the wall gone, rooms shattered, and my car wrecked.'
Social media footage shows people extracting the injured and deceased from the debris. According to Gaza's Civil Defense, the majority of the casualties are women and children. The Israeli military counters, claiming its fighter jets targeted Hamas' military facilities, promising more details later.
Since military operations commenced on October 7 last year, 37,551 Palestinians have lost their lives, and over 85,000 have been injured. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on the Israeli government for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Protests persist in Tel Aviv, demanding the liberation of captured individuals.
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Israel faces intense international pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages by Hamas. Thousands marched through Tel Aviv demanding peace. Concerns grow that without a ceasefire agreement, the conflict will prolong, risking more hostage deaths. Protestors have even called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation and requested immediate national elections. 'We all want to live peacefully,' said protestor Liad Suez-Karni.
On October 7 of last year, Hamas launched an assault on Israel, taking over 250 people hostage. Almost half have since been released, but 41 have perished, with around 116 Israelis remaining captive. A demonstration sparked clashes between police and protestors, leading to the use of force by authorities.
