Credited from: INDIATIMES
Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have led to the deaths of at least 15 Palestinians, including five children, as the conflict continues despite an alleged ceasefire that began on October 10. Reports indicate the strikes targeted tents sheltering displaced persons, homes, and schools in various areas, particularly in Khan Younis and Jabalia. Local health officials stated that these attacks violated the fragile truce, with at least 425 Palestinians reported killed since its implementation, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry and various news sources Al Jazeera, BBC, AA, India Times, and Middle East Eye.
The strikes occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire aimed at de-escalating conflict. Among the latest victims was an 11-year-old girl, Hamsa Housou, who was killed during an attack that also injured other civilians. Eyewitness accounts reveal the tragic impact on families, highlighting the dangers children face amid ongoing hostilities. Furthermore, Israeli military officials have cited a response to rocket fire from Gaza as justification for their actions, complicating the ceasefire's efficacy Al Jazeera, AA, and Middle East Eye.
Health officials in Gaza have confirmed ongoing humanitarian crises intensified by the military actions, with many families left without adequate shelter and suffering from severe cold and health complications. Reports indicate that the lack of sufficient humanitarian aid, coupled with continuous airstrikes, poses immense challenges for the civilian population, already suffering from prior displacements and inadequate living conditions India Times, and BBC.