Israeli Airstrikes Kill 29 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflict

Israeli airstrikes and artillery attacks continue to inflict heavy casualties in the Gaza Strip, with multiple reports indicating dozens of Palestinians killed and injured in recent days, including women and children. Strikes have targeted areas designated as safe zones, such as al-Mawasi, and gatherings of displaced civilians, resulting in significant civilian deaths and injuries. Israeli forces have also been accused of burning agricultural land, further deepening the humanitarian crisis in the enclave, where food shortages and aid blockades persist. The conflict has resulted in the forceful displacement of nearly two million people, with the majority crowded into southern Gaza. Israeli officials have reiterated their commitment to military objectives, including destroying Hamas and retrieving hostages, while international bodies have raised concerns over alleged war crimes and a potential genocide. The death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has surpassed 52,000, with tens of thousands more wounded and many still missing under rubble.