Israeli Airstrikes Kill At Least 29 in Northern, Southern Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 29 people and wounded dozens, with the most affected areas being the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza and Khan Yunis in the south, according to Gaza's civil defense agency. The strikes targeted Hamas command centers reportedly located beneath hospitals, including the European Hospital and Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, leading to civilian casualties and chaos, as described by witnesses and rescue officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will escalate its military operations in Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas and stated there will be no halt to the war even if a ceasefire or hostage deals are reached. The Hamas-run civil defense figures cannot be independently verified and do not distinguish between civilians and combatants. Reports vary, with some sources claiming the death toll in northern Gaza alone could be as high as 45, bringing the total killed in recent strikes to over 50. The situation remains volatile with ongoing military actions and political tensions complicating ceasefire negotiations.