At least eight Palestinians have been killed after an Israeli tank shelled a refugee camp in Gaza, according to reports from the region. Disturbing footage has emerged showing the immediate aftermath of the attack, with smoke billowing from destroyed buildings and frantic rescuers searching for survivors.
The strike targeted the al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, which had been designated as a humanitarian zone by Israeli forces. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as emergency teams struggled to pull victims from the rubble.
Escalating violence in Gaza
This latest incident comes amid intensifying military operations in Gaza, where Israeli forces have been conducting a prolonged offensive against Hamas militants. The conflict has already claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Medical sources at nearby hospitals reported receiving multiple casualties, including women and children. The exact circumstances surrounding the shelling remain unclear, with Israeli military officials yet to comment on the specific incident.
International condemnation grows
The attack has drawn swift condemnation from human rights organizations, with many questioning the targeting of an area previously declared safe for civilians. UN officials have called for an immediate investigation into whether international humanitarian law was violated.
Meanwhile, protests have erupted across the occupied West Bank and in several Arab capitals, with demonstrators demanding an end to what they describe as indiscriminate attacks on Palestinian civilians.
