Israel Conducts Heaviest Gaza Strikes in Weeks, Killing Dozens

Escalated Strikes in Gaza

• 🎯 Israel launched its heaviest airstrikes in Gaza in weeks on Saturday, impacting multiple areas across the enclave.
• 💔 Palestinian health officials reported that over two dozen people were killed, including three children.

Targets and Casualties

• 💥 Strikes hit a Hamas-run police station, apartment buildings, and tents sheltering displaced individuals.
• 🚨 Fatalities at the police station alone reached double figures, with rescue teams searching for more casualties.
• 🏠 In Gaza City, an attack on an apartment block resulted in the deaths of five people, including children, according to medics.

Hamas's Response and Ceasefire Violation Claims

• ⚖️ The Israeli military stated the strikes were in response to a breach of the ceasefire agreed upon in October.
• 🚫 Hamas, which controls a significant portion of Gaza, accused Israel of violating the truce but did not comment on a specific incident involving tunnel usage.

Impact on Displaced Populations

• ⛺ In Han Yunis, displaced Palestinians sifted through debris at a tent encampment following a deadly attack.
• 💬 A relative described the tragedy of waking to the strikes, questioning the actions of the children and the meaning of the ceasefire.