In the early hours of the morning, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 66 people, mostly women and children, in northern Gaza. The tragic event, reported by Al Jazeera and the Palestinian agency Wafa, destroyed an entire residential block near Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahia. Wafa described the incident as a “horrific massacre,” noting that many people are still missing, according to Gaza Civil Defense.
A second attack on the same day hit Gaza City, killing another 22 people. The raid devastated a multi-story building in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. Al Jazeera confirmed the confirmed death toll, as rescue operations continue amid the rubble.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, described the severity of the situation. Many of the victims were sleeping at the time of the attack.
“There are still many bodies to be recovered, mostly children and women,” the doctor told Al Jazeera. “We cannot cope with the huge number of wounded and victims arriving at the hospital.” According to Abu Safia, the shelling has hit at least five homes and medical personnel are working hard to save people trapped under debris. He also highlighted a lack of resources: “We are already operating short of resources and most of our staff are engaged on the ground.”
The toll of Israeli attacks widens further with reports from Palmyra, in central Syria, where an attack against pro-Iranian groups has caused 68 deaths, including 42 local fighters and 26 foreigners, mostly Iraqis. This complex scenario highlights the devastating consequences of conflicts in the region and raises questions about the future of stability in the Middle East. Recent developments call for deep reflection on the dynamics of conflicts and the measures needed to prevent further human tragedies.
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