Israeli Airstrikes Kill 23 in Gaza, Including Children, as Over 52,800 Palestinians Die in Conflict
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Hamas militants are engaged in fierce fighting with Israeli soldiers in Gaza's Rafah, according to Hamas statements. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported striking over 60 targets across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, targeting terror operatives, buildings used by terror groups, weapon depots, and other infrastructure.
Israeli airstrikes have resulted in significant casualties, with at least 23 Palestinians killed overnight and into Saturday, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City. The strikes have also targeted UNRWA facilities, with an airstrike on a UNRWA clinic in the Jabalia refugee camp killing four civilians and injuring others. Additionally, an airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced people in Deir Al-Balah killed four Palestinians, including Yusri Al-Masri, a recently freed prisoner.
The IDF stated it is close to defeating all remaining Palestinian terror operatives in southern Gaza's Rafah, with ongoing clashes now limited to the Jenina neighborhood. The Golani Brigade has been actively involved in operations in this area, targeting terror infrastructure and operatives. Four IDF soldiers were killed during these operations.
The conflict has led to a total of over 52,800 Palestinian deaths and nearly 119,500 injuries since October 2023, according to Gaza health authorities. The ongoing violence continues to draw international attention and condemnation.
The IDF says it is nearing full control of southern Gaza’s Rafah, with remaining clashes limited to the Jenina neighborhood. Golani Brigade troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists, uncovered tunnel shafts, and destroyed terror infrastructure. Four IDF soldiers were killed in https://t.co/FnDucGf7bz
Over the weekend, the IDF struck around 60 terror targets across Gaza, continuing operations to destroy infrastructure and eliminate terrorists with support from intelligence, Southern Command, and the Shin Bet. https://t.co/10Vpihcblh