Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 in Gaza, Including Child
At least three Palestinians, among them a 10-year-old boy, were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a residential area in central Gaza. Local health officials report over a dozen injuries, with victims rushed to Al-Shifa Hospital amid collapsing medical infrastructure.
“The strike hit a civilian home, not a military target,” said Ahmed Abu Selmia, a Gaza hospital spokesperson. The IDF claims it targeted a Hamas weapons depot but is “reviewing” civilian harm reports.
Race Against Time: 4,000+ Still Missing Under Rubble
Rescue teams in Gaza struggle with limited equipment to locate thousands buried under debris since the conflict escalated. Volunteers like Mohammed al-Masri describe “catastrophic” conditions, using bare hands to dig through rubble.
The UN warns Gaza’s infrastructure is near total collapse, with hospitals overcrowded and critical shortages of water, fuel, and electricity.
Global Calls for Ceasefire Amid Deadly Escalation
The UN Security Council held emergency talks as Arab nations and Western leaders push for de-escalation. Palestinian officials accuse Israel of “genocide,” while Israel denies the claim, citing self-defense against Hamas.
Egypt, mediating talks, warns: “The world cannot ignore Gaza’s suffering.”
What Comes Next?
With stalled negotiations and Hamas threatening retaliation, fears of prolonged violence grow. Civilians face worsening conditions as strikes continue.
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Key Developments:
– Death Toll Rises: 3 killed, including a child; 12+ injured in latest strike.
– Missing Persons: 4,000+ unaccounted for; rescue efforts hindered by lack of resources.
– International Response: UN, US, EU, and Arab states demand urgent ceasefire.
– Humanitarian Disaster: Gaza’s hospitals, water, and power systems near collapse.
