At least 21 people were killed, and 28 others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting Muwasi, a sprawling tent camp for displaced Palestinians near Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The strike was confirmed by Atif Al-Hout, director of Nasser Hospital, who described the growing strain on local healthcare services.
Earlier airstrikes in central Gaza claimed the lives of eight people, including four children, according to reports from health officials. The death toll continues to climb as targeted strikes devastate civilian areas across the enclave.
The war in Gaza began after Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the abduction of 250. Israel launched a massive military campaign in response, with reports suggesting over 44,500 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children, according to Gaza Health Ministry figures.
The Israeli military claims to have killed over 17,000 Hamas militants but has not provided specific evidence to support these numbers. The military acknowledged reports of the latest strikes but refrained from issuing an immediate comment.
The conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, forcing many into overcrowded camps like Muwasi. The ongoing violence has left critical infrastructure, including hospitals, struggling to cope with the surging casualties and humanitarian needs.
As international calls for a ceasefire grow louder, the devastating toll on civilian lives underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
