By Atoyebi Nike
At least 24 Palestinians were killed today as Israeli air and ground forces intensified strikes across Gaza, including attacks on civilians reportedly seeking humanitarian aid.
The fresh wave of bombardment hit multiple locations, further worsening the already dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos near aid distribution points, where some of the casualties occurred. “People had gathered for food and supplies when the missiles struck,” said a resident in central Gaza, adding that the area had no visible military presence at the time.
The strikes come amid ongoing Israeli military operations following renewed hostilities with Hamas, now in their tenth month. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the operations targeted “terror infrastructure,” but did not immediately comment on reports of civilian casualties at aid centers.
