**Recent Israeli air strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 38 Palestinian deaths, raising concerns over escalating violence and its humanitarian impact.**
**Escalating Conflict: Israeli Strikes Claim 38 Lives in Gaza**
**Escalating Conflict: Israeli Strikes Claim 38 Lives in Gaza**
**Severe air attacks intensify, prompting a humanitarian crisis amid calls for action from global leaders**
Palestinian medics report that at least 38 people have died during a series of Israeli air strikes across Gaza within a short span of half an hour early this morning. The Israeli offensive, which has intensified in recent days, saw warplanes targeting multiple locations, including a school sheltering displaced families in eastern Gaza City and an abandoned fuel station in Nuseirat refugee camp, according to the local Hamas-run civil defense agency.
Rescue efforts are reportedly facing significant challenges, compounded by the ongoing bombardment and the lack of necessary equipment. Among the fatalities, 10 individuals were killed when an air strike hit Musa bin Nusayr School, where many displaced persons had sought refuge. Additionally, reports indicate that 15 were killed in Nuseirat when tents at an abandoned fuel station were struck, while 13 more died in an air strike on a home in Deir al-Balah.
Israeli jets have executed multiple strikes on the Shujaiya neighborhood in eastern Gaza City, which witnesses described as producing tremors comparable to an earthquake. These actions appear to target Hamas's underground tunnel systems.
The strikes have intensified following Israel's sweeping evacuation orders for civilians in Gaza, as the country prepares for what it describes as an "unprecedented attack" on Hamas. Meanwhile, global leaders from the UK, France, and Canada have jointly issued a statement warning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against pursuing full control over Gaza, which Netanyahu dismissed as a “huge prize” for Hamas.
In a related development, Israel announced it would permit a "basic amount" of food to enter Gaza, concluding an 11-week blockade. However, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher criticized this measure, stating it amounts to only a fraction of what is urgently needed in the besieged territory. The ongoing conflict was originally sparked by Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in substantial casualties and hostages taken. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, the civilian toll in Gaza has reached at least 53,486 due to the military campaign.
