Israeli forces intensified their operations in central Gaza on Sunday, following a devastating raid on Saturday that resulted in the deaths of 274 Palestinians, including many women and children. The operation aimed to rescue four hostages held by Hamas militants in the Al-Nuseirat camp. This marked the highest death toll in a single day for the ongoing Gaza conflict. The Gaza health ministry reported 698 injuries in addition to the fatalities.
The Israeli military reported that a special forces officer was killed during the operation, with militants emerging from residential areas. They acknowledged "under 100" Palestinian deaths but did not specify how many were civilians. Israeli airstrikes continued on Sunday, targeting houses in Deir Al-Balah and Al-Bureij, killing several Palestinians. Tanks also shelled parts of Al-Nuseirat and Al-Maghazi.
Israeli forces have been conducting operations to dismantle Hamas' combat units in Rafah, leading to the displacement of around one million people. Tanks advanced into new districts of Rafah on Sunday, aiming to encircle the eastern side of the city, resulting in clashes with Hamas-led groups. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees reported that most displaced people had left eastern Rafah, seeking refuge elsewhere in Gaza.
The conflict, which began on October 7 with a surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel, has resulted in at least 37,084 Palestinian deaths due to the Israeli air and ground offensive, with thousands more feared buried under the rubble. The ongoing violence has left Gaza in ruins, with humanitarian conditions worsening by the day.
The Israeli military reported that a special forces officer was killed during the operation, with militants emerging from residential areas. They acknowledged "under 100" Palestinian deaths but did not specify how many were civilians. Israeli airstrikes continued on Sunday, targeting houses in Deir Al-Balah and Al-Bureij, killing several Palestinians. Tanks also shelled parts of Al-Nuseirat and Al-Maghazi.
Israeli forces have been conducting operations to dismantle Hamas' combat units in Rafah, leading to the displacement of around one million people. Tanks advanced into new districts of Rafah on Sunday, aiming to encircle the eastern side of the city, resulting in clashes with Hamas-led groups. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees reported that most displaced people had left eastern Rafah, seeking refuge elsewhere in Gaza.
The conflict, which began on October 7 with a surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel, has resulted in at least 37,084 Palestinian deaths due to the Israeli air and ground offensive, with thousands more feared buried under the rubble. The ongoing violence has left Gaza in ruins, with humanitarian conditions worsening by the day.
