Highlights:
- 60 Palestinians killed and 142 injured in 24 hours
- Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and nearby areas
- Ambulances also targeted during attacks
- UN leaders call for ceasefire, but strikes continue
- Total Palestinian death toll now over 65,500
Heavy Casualties in 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes killed 60 Palestinians and injured 142 others, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry on Friday night. The report was shared by Al Jazeera.
Areas Targeted by Strikes
Israeli forces carried out attacks on Al-Wehda Street, Shati Camp, Nasser neighborhood, and several other places. In western Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood, residential buildings were hit.
At least 30 people died in Gaza City alone. Many others remain trapped under the rubble, while locals continue rescue efforts without proper equipment.
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Strikes Continue Despite Global Outcry
World leaders at the United Nations have repeatedly called for an end to the war. But Israel has ignored international condemnation and increased its aggression in Gaza.
Even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was delivering his speech at the UN General Assembly, airstrikes were hitting Gaza moment by moment.
Overall, Death Toll
So far, Israeli attacks have killed a total of 65,549 Palestinians and injured 167,518 others, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Source: Aljazeera