Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Paramedics responds to aftermath of Israeli airstrike in al-Bureij refugee camp


(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, paramedics responded to the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in the al-Bureij refugee camp, recovering the bodies of four individuals, including a child. This attack targeted the residence of the al-Khalidi family and added to the growing humanitarian crisis in the central Gaza Strip. The deceased and several injured were rushed to al-Awda Hospital in the nearby Nuseirat camp, further underscoring the dire situation in the region.

At the same time, Israeli warplanes launched heavy rocket strikes on the Saftawi area, located to the west of Gaza City. This bombardment was accompanied by drone strikes that hit residential neighborhoods, resulting in significant material destruction and increasing the toll on human life in an already ravaged area.

Earlier reports noted that an Israeli airstrike hit a civilian vehicle at the entrance to Nuseirat al-Gharbi, causing multiple fatalities among its occupants. Additionally, another airstrike targeting agricultural land near the town of Zawayda led to the death of a young man and injuries to several others.

Since the conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, conditions in Gaza have spiraled into a humanitarian disaster. The ongoing military operations have resulted in a staggering death toll, with around 41,965 civilians reported killed and nearly 97,590 injured, including a considerable number of women and children. Rescue teams continue to face overwhelming obstacles, with thousands of people still trapped under the rubble across various locations, making it challenging to reach those in urgent need of help.

As the violence continues unabated, the call for international intervention and humanitarian assistance becomes increasingly urgent. The situation in Gaza starkly illustrates the catastrophic effects of relentless military actions on civilian populations and highlights the critical need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

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