Israeli Airstrikes Kill 40 Palestinians Across Gaza Strip

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and surrounding areas have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties and widespread destruction amid a military offensive to seize the urban center. Recent attacks killed at least 40 people in multiple hospitals, with additional strikes on residential buildings killing 13 and 12 people respectively, including children, as well as a pregnant woman and her unborn baby near the Shati refugee camp. Israeli forces have demolished over 1,000 buildings in neighborhoods like al-Zeitoun and Sabra, forcibly displacing residents and contributing to a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by famine and a blockade limiting aid. Palestinian health authorities report over 63,000 deaths since October 2023, predominantly civilians, and more than 11,000 Palestinians are detained by Israel, including women and children. The UN estimates nearly a million people live in Gaza City and its environs, where hunger and starvation have claimed hundreds of lives, particularly among children. The ongoing conflict continues to spark panic and chaos among civilians trying to find safety amid relentless bombardments.