Gaza ( The COW News Digital) Israeli military attacks in Gaza have killed 69 Palestinians and injured more than 400, according to local health authorities, as hostilities in the region show no signs of abating.
Reports from international media indicate that the latest strikes targeted the Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City. The Israeli army claimed that the building was being used by Hamas, the Palestinian resistance group, as part of its military infrastructure.
In just the past 24 hours, the violence has escalated, with Gaza’s Health Ministry confirming that 422 Palestinians were injured during the attacks. Disturbingly, the daily toll includes an increasing number of children, with approximately 28 Palestinian children reported killed every day. Currently, around 30 percent of the total casualties in Gaza are minors.
The continuing airstrikes have left many residential and commercial areas in ruins, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. Hospitals are reportedly overwhelmed, and medical supplies are running critically low, raising fears of secondary health crises.
In a related incident in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli military shot and killed a Palestinian man identified as Ahmad Shahada, aged 57. According to the Health Ministry, Israeli forces took possession of his body following the shooting, heightening tensions in the already volatile region.
Humanitarian organizations have repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing the need to protect civilians, particularly children, who are bearing the brunt of the conflict. The UN and other international bodies have warned of the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, urging both sides to exercise restraint and allow access to aid.
The attacks come amid ongoing military operations that have affected thousands of families, displacing many and leaving communities without basic necessities such as water, electricity, and medical care. Civilian casualties continue to mount, fueling international criticism and calls for urgent diplomatic intervention.
As Gaza braces for further airstrikes, the situation remains extremely tense, with widespread fear and uncertainty gripping the population. Efforts to broker peace or temporary ceasefires have so far failed to halt the escalation, leaving the humanitarian and political crisis unresolved.
