In the recent surge of violence, Gaza medical sources report a death toll of 198 Palestinians, attributed to Israeli air raids. These strikes followed a Hamas offensive against Israel that claimed at least 70 Israeli lives.
The administration in Gaza, overseeing the embattled territory, stated that the unanticipated, extensive operation by Hamas was a reaction to the perceived desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque and a surge in settler violence.
In an interaction with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, U.S. President Biden committed to providing “all appropriate means of support” to Israel amidst the ongoing conflict. Biden underscored Israel’s right to self-defense, cautioning other factions against exploiting the turbulent situation.
In a recent development, Israel’s air force confirmed that its jets targeted two high-rise buildings in Gaza, believed to house Hamas military assets. A real-time report by Youmna El Sayed for Al Jazeera documented an attack on the Palestine Tower in Gaza City. The Israeli Air Force justifies these strikes by highlighting Hamas’s strategy of embedding military infrastructure within civilian locales in Gaza.
Israel’s national rescue service updated their reports, citing the death toll from Hamas attacks in southern Israel to have risen to 70, with numerous severe injuries. Contrasting figures from Israeli media suggest the count could be as high as 100, though verification remains elusive.
