Israeli Airstrikes Kill 65 in Gaza City Amid Intensified Bombardment

Israeli forces have intensified their bombing and shelling campaign in Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least 65 Palestinians, including 14 members of a single family, and injuring many others amid ongoing military operations. The attacks have destroyed numerous homes, displacement centers, and civilian infrastructure, forcing hundreds to flee and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. Israeli military officials stated they targeted 500 locations in Gaza City in the past week and plan to further escalate the pace of bombardment, aiming to reduce threats to their forces and prepare for subsequent phases of the operation. Palestinian group Hamas condemned the strikes as violations of international law and criticized the global community for remaining silent, which they say emboldens Israel to continue acts of genocide and forced displacement. Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, Israeli troops have increased raids and arrests, with reports of Palestinians being marched in columns for interrogation following a recent shooting near Jerusalem claimed by Hamas. Despite the heavy bombardment and threats of displacement, approximately 1.3 million people remain in Gaza City and northern Gaza, underscoring the severe civilian toll of the conflict.