Israel launched its latest attack on Gaza last night, leaving 33 people dead. Image: Mohammed Saber/EPA via The Guardian.
(The Post News)– At least 33 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, according to the territory’s Hamas-run Civil Defence agency and hospital officials.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strikes targeted weapons depots, militant tunnels, and command centers in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and the Bureij refugee camp. Palestinian health officials reported 33 deaths and dozens of injuries, most of them civilians caught in their homes during the assault.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the operation in a late-night address, stating that Israel would “not tolerate provocations or violations of the ceasefire agreement.” According to media reports, his office said the strikes were a “powerful and immediate response” after Israeli troops near Rafah reportedly came under fire from Hamas positions.
Netanyahu said that his nation “will defend itself with strength and precision,” adding that Hamas is accountable for every spike in the war.
Meanwhile, Hamas denied responsibility for the alleged attack, calling Israel’s claims “fabrications meant to justify aggression.” The group accused Israel of exploiting a misunderstanding related to the recent handover of a hostage’s remains, an incident that has further strained the fragile truce.
Israel Declared Night of Fear and Destruction
Eyewitnesses in Gaza described the night as “terrifying,” with explosions lighting up the sky and rescue teams struggling to reach collapsed buildings. The strikes triggered swift international reactions. Turkey, Qatar, and the European Union condemned the attacks, urging both sides to uphold the ceasefire.
The White House reiterated its support for Israel’s right to self-defense but emphasized the need to “prevent further loss of civilian life.”
Analysts, on the other hand, warn that this latest escalation could unravel the fragile ceasefire brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month. The truce, which had paused months of warfare, was already under strain amid disputes over hostage exchanges and humanitarian access to Gaza.
As smoke and dust settle, uncertainty looms over the region once more. With each new round of violence, hopes for lasting peace fade, replaced by the deepening fear of yet another widening war.
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