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The Gaza Strip faced a tragic day as Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 40 Palestinians, targeting residential areas and safe zones. Tanks in the southwest attacked displaced civilians in safe zones, causing destruction and casualties in the al-Mawasi neighborhood.
Israeli forces continued to target civilians, claiming to pursue Palestinian fighters. Palestinian resistance groups retaliated by ambushing Israeli troops with explosives and anti-tank missiles.
Reports of Israeli air raids on neighborhoods and artillery attacks further escalated the violence. The Israeli military vowed to operate in Gaza until a new authority is found, aiming to defeat Hamas.
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor condemned the “widespread massacres” in Gaza City neighborhoods. As the UN reported thousands displaced, the situation remains dire with no end in sight.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s promise of defeating Hamas has led to thousands of deaths and injuries, but little progress has been made towards his goal.