The Gaza Strip endured one of its most violent nights in recent months as Israeli forces launched intensive airstrikes across central regions, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Devastating Impact on Residential Areas
According to Hamas officials and local reports, multiple residential buildings were completely destroyed in the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps. The attacks have resulted in what Palestinian sources describe as "dozens of casualties," though exact numbers remain unverified amid the chaos.
Emergency services and rescue teams worked through the night, struggling to reach victims trapped beneath rubble as the scale of destruction became apparent at daybreak.
Collapsed Truce Efforts
The surge in military action comes following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Both sides have exchanged blame for the failure of diplomatic efforts, with Hamas accusing Israeli officials of undermining mediation attempts.
An anonymous Hamas official stated: "The occupation (Israel) rejected proposals from mediators and escalated its aggression."
International Response Mounts
The renewed violence has drawn immediate international concern, with diplomatic sources indicating that mediators are attempting to restart negotiations. However, the overnight attacks represent one of the most intense bombardments since the beginning of the conflict.
Witnesses described scenes of panic and destruction as explosions rocked multiple neighbourhoods simultaneously, leaving many families homeless and creating new waves of displacement within the already crowded territory.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The latest strikes have further exacerbated Gaza's humanitarian situation, damaging critical infrastructure and overwhelming already strained medical facilities. Local hospitals reported receiving numerous casualties, though precise numbers remain difficult to verify.
As daylight reveals the full extent of the damage, international aid organisations are expressing growing alarm about the deteriorating conditions for Gaza's civilian population.
