At least 13 hostages have been reported dead in the wake of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, confirmed the casualties in a press statement released on Friday.
In a press statement, the Al-Qassam Brigades claimed that the victims, comprising both foreigners and Israelis, were killed during intense Israeli attacks in northern Gaza and inside Gaza City over the past 24 hours. The statement detailed that six of the victims were killed in the northern Gaza Strip, while seven others lost their lives in separate locations within Gaza City.
On Thursday night, the Israeli army carried out an unyielding assault on the Gaza Strip, targeting around 750 locations. This comprehensive attack involved hitting underground tunnels, military complexes, official residences, weapons storage facilities, communication centers, and neutralizing significant individuals involved in the conflict.
The tragic loss of life underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis in the region, with innocent civilians and hostages becoming unintended victims of this escalating conflict. The situation remains volatile, with calls for an immediate ceasefire and international intervention growing louder by the hour.
The international community has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Gaza. Here are some key responses:
- Medical and relief workers are pleading for safe passage for the 2 million civilians in Gaza as Israel pounds the enclave with airstrikes. They warn that time is running out for the residents crammed into the increasingly battered territory under Israeli and Egyptian blockades, as supplies of food and water run low.
- The United Nations has strongly condemned the deadly attacks in Israel. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned “in the strongest terms” the attack by Hamas against Israeli towns. He also called for the immediate release of all abducted persons.
- The UN’s Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, vehemently condemned the assault against Israeli towns and cities near the Gaza Strip and barrage of rockets reaching across central Israel by Hamas militants. He called for an immediate stop to the violence, and appealed to all sides and key countries in the region to de-escalate to avoid further bloodshed.
(Please note that this news article is based on the provided reports from varios sources. The situation in Gaza remains complex and dynamic, with ongoing developments and international efforts for resolution.)
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