Israel Steps Up Gaza City Strikes, Casualties Mount
Israeli air and ground attacks are intensifying on Gaza City, as plans to seize the territory’s largest urban area put nearly a million Palestinians under mounting pressure. Continuous explosions have been reported in the north and east of the city, while Israeli forces also returned to Jabalia refugee camp to demolish buildings. Heavy Casualties ReportedAccording to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry, 64 people were killed and almost 300 injured in the past 24 hours alone. The ministry says the overall toll since October 2023 has risen to 62,686 deaths and 157,951 injuries.Israel launched its operation in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, which killed about 1,200 people and saw 251 others taken hostage. Overnight strikes targeted Zeitoun and Shejayia districts, while tank fire hit the Sabra neighborhood. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said its return to Jabalia […]