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Israeli Attacks Leave Over 50 Dead in Gaza City Amid Ongoing Fighting

Israeli Attacks Leave Over 50 Dead in Gaza City Amid Ongoing Fighting

Israeli forces increase attacks in Gaza despite ceasefire talks, resulting in multiple casualties and mass evacuations.

Israeli forces have intensified their attacks in various areas across the northern Gaza Strip despite ongoing discussions for a new ceasefire. The latest 24-hour period saw at least 50 individuals losing their lives and many others sustaining injuries from the strikes in the besieged Gaza. Gaza's Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday. Israeli tanks have advanced further into several districts of Gaza City, including Shujayea, Sabra, and Tal al-Hawa, where residents witnessed intense fighting. The armed factions of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad engaged in combat with Israeli forces in Tal al-Hawa, using anti-tank rockets and mortar fire resulting in casualties. Explosions, gun battles, and helicopter strikes persisted through the night in the southwestern parts of Gaza City. The Israeli military has concentrated its operations in Gaza City following intelligence indicating the presence of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad combatants in the area. Gaza City residents have been instructed to relocate to the central Deir el-Balah district, previously designated by the UN as overcrowded due to displaced Palestinians. During the conflict's early stages, Israel urged civilians in northern Gaza to move south for safety, only to expand its attacks subsequently. Residents like Maha Mahfouz from Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood expressed fear as bombings and gunfire approached dangerously close. The situation pushed many to flee their homes for safety. In a tragic turn of events, women and children were among the casualties, with several fatalities reported from different locations within Gaza. Medical facilities in Gaza, including the Indonesian Hospital, are under tremendous strain as they cope with an influx of patients and limited essential supplies. The hospital director highlighted the critical need for medical assistance, emphasizing the diminishing resources amid escalating violence. Israeli forces have claimed to eliminate numerous militants and uncover weapons caches during their operations in Gaza City, continuing with raids both above and below ground in Shujayea. Human rights organizations have condemned the civilian casualties and the mass evacuation orders, calling for an end to the violence. Ceasefire discussions between Hamas and Israeli officials are underway, although recent escalations have threatened to derail progress. Mediators are working tirelessly to negotiate peace, with potential repercussions looming if the violence persists. Efforts by international parties, such as Egypt and the US, aim to facilitate a truce and provide much-needed relief to the people of Gaza. The ongoing conflict underscores the urgent need for a resolution to prevent further loss of life and alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire. The international community's intervention and diplomatic efforts are crucial in bringing about a lasting ceasefire and addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Source: ALJAZEERA
Source: ALJAZEERA

ALJAZEERA MEDIA NETWORK

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