Tragedy deepens: 25 women, children die in Gaza airstrikes
Following Israeli airstrikes on camps in the Gaza Strip, at least 25 people, primarily women and children, have lost their lives. The attacks targeted areas where refugee camps were situated. The Israeli army has yet to issue a response to these reports.
Key information
- At least 25 people have died in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
- The victims are mainly women and children.
- The Israeli army has not yet issued an official statement.
On Thursday morning, civil defence in the Gaza Strip reported the deaths of at least 25 people as a consequence of Israeli airstrikes on tented areas accommodating refugees. Most of the victims are women and children. The Israeli army has not yet commented on these events.
In the town of Al-Mawasi in the south of the Gaza Strip, two Israeli rockets struck, killing 16 people and injuring 23. In another attack in the north, in Beit Lahia, seven people were killed and 13 were injured. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Basal emphasised that most of the victims are women and children.
The death toll from the Israeli offensive, which resumed on 18th March, already exceeds 1,600 people. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip reports that most of the deceased are civilians. Israel has expanded its ground operation, ordering the evacuation of civilians from border areas.
Humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip
The Gaza Strip is ravaged by the ongoing war. Israel has cut off humanitarian aid and electricity supplies, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The conflict erupted following a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, and the current actions aim to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire.
Israel demands the release of hostages in exchange for a ceasefire, while Hamas seeks an end to the war. The situation in the Gaza Strip remains tense, and the future of the conflict is uncertain.
