GAZA: A number of civilians were tragically killed and dozens more sustained injuries today as Israeli occupation forces persist in their airstrikes and artillery shelling on Gaza for the 88th consecutive day, according to local and medical sources.

Various areas across the Gaza Strip experienced a series of airstrikes by Israeli fighter jets and drones, along with continuous artillery bombardment and ground offensive in the north and south of the enclave. The attacks resulted in the loss of many lives and injuries to many more, as well as in extensive damage to the properties and homes of civilians.

The central region of Gaza, specifically the area of Juhor al-Dik, witnessed an Israeli airstrike, while the northern and eastern regions of Gaza City were subjected to artillery shelling.

Israeli occupation forces also launched airstrikes that targeted the entrance of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Additionally, the occupation forces targeted the Qandil building in the nearby Al-Maghazi refugee c
amp. Furthermore, forces targeted Tower 2 of the Ein Jalout Towers in central Gaza with artillery bombardment.

Last night, an Israeli bombardment targeted a house in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, resulting in the murder of at least 15 civilians, mostly women and children, and the injury of several others.

Another airstrike targeted a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp, resulting in casualties. Additionally, multiple civilians were injured in an Israeli artillery shelling targeting downtown Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Israeli occupation forces persist in their aggression on the Gaza Strip for the 88th consecutive day, leading to the tragic loss of t least 21,978 lives and injuring 57,697 others, mostly children and women. The toll continues to rise, with thousands still missing under the debris, according to health authorities.

Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA