Israel Escalates North Gaza Offensive, Killing Over 150 in 24 Hours
Ground Invasion Expands as Civilian Casualties Mount Amid Intensified Bombardment
Gaza, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in northern Gaza, launching a expanded ground invasion that has left more than 150 Palestinians dead in less than 24 hours. The assault, which includes heavy airstrikes and artillery shelling, marks one of the deadliest phases of the ongoing offensive in the besieged enclave.
According to local reports, entire neighbourhoods in Gaza City and surrounding areas have been targeted, with residential buildings, hospitals, and refugee camps sustaining severe damage. Rescue teams struggle to retrieve bodies from the rubble as communications blackouts and fuel shortages hinder emergency response efforts.
The Israeli military claims the expanded operation is aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure, but Palestinian officials and human rights groups accuse Israel of indiscriminate attacks that disproportionately harm civilians. The death toll in Gaza since the start of the war has now surpassed 37,000, with thousands more missing or buried under debris.
As international pressure grows for a ceasefire, the latest escalation signals a potential protracted and even deadlier phase of the conflict, with no clear resolution in sight. (PW)
Source: The Cradle