The Israeli occupation forces have intensified their attacks on the central Gaza Strip, resulting in a devastating toll on the residents of the area. Multiple residential homes have been targeted, leading to a significant increase in the number of martyrs and wounded individuals.
A heartbroken mother mourning her son who fell victim last night to the indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/f21zX689v7
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) July 18, 2024
In Bureij camp, two individuals lost their lives and over 7 were injured after a house was bombed by the occupation forces. Additionally, 4 children are reported missing following the attack. The Nuseirat camp also experienced casualties as a Palestinian was martyred and others were injured when the Abdullah Azzam Mosque was targeted.
Another day of grief and mass funerals in Gaza under Israel’s ongoing war of genocide. pic.twitter.com/lL8bwmxU1F
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) July 18, 2024
A residential apartment in Nuseirat camp was also hit, resulting in further casualties. In Al-Zawaida, 8 individuals lost their lives, and others were injured as the occupation forces targeted the Abu Rakab family’s house.
The Government Media Office: 292 injured citizens have succumbed to their injuries due to Israel’s closure of the Rafah crossing for the past 72 days.
(Illustrative photo) pic.twitter.com/nHqsB0YU7W
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) July 17, 2024
The violence spread to Deir al-Balah, where a civilian car was bombed in the Al-Baraka area, leading to the recovery of two martyrs and two severely injured individuals. Israeli vehicles in Rafah opened fire, while artillery shelling targeted the Saudi neighborhood.
This is childhood in Gaza https://t.co/4mnKF2ysJ1
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) July 17, 2024
The northern and southern Gaza Strip were not spared from the aggression, as residential buildings were destroyed, and heavy gunfire and artillery shelling were reported in various areas. The Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed the rising death toll, with over 38,790 martyrs and 89,360 wounded individuals.
Al-Nuseirat refugee camp tonight. pic.twitter.com/x18Xg7dPxg
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) July 17, 2024
Rescue crews are facing challenges in reaching victims trapped under rubble and in need of assistance due to the ongoing violence. The situation in Gaza remains dire as the Israeli bombings continue unabated.
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Palestinian media