Israeli artillery strikes in Gaza City resulted in multiple casualties, including women and children, following an advance by the Israeli army in the Shejaiya and Tuffah neighborhoods. Homes were targeted, but the exact number of casualties remains unknown. Witnesses reported that victims were taken to Al-Ahli Arab Hospital by residents, medical teams, and civil defense units, despite the difficulty caused by continuous shelling.
Israeli drones fired at anyone moving, hindering rescue efforts. The Israeli military claimed to be dismantling Hamas infrastructure in Shejaiya, leading to intense bombardment and a ground incursion in eastern Gaza City. Residents were urged to evacuate the eastern neighborhoods, defying a UN cease-fire resolution.
Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, over 37,700 Palestinians have died in Gaza, with more than 86,400 injured. The region suffers from widespread destruction and a blockade on essential resources. Israel faces allegations of genocide at the International Court of Justice for its military actions. The court recently ordered a halt to operations in Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinian refugees sought shelter.