At least 18 Palestinians, including a four-year-old girl, were killed in the early hours of the morning as Israel launched a wave of attacks across the Gaza Strip. The violence began at dawn, with airstrikes and artillery strikes targeting various areas of the territory.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and destruction, with homes reduced to rubble and buildings on fire. Many more Palestinians were injured, while others fled their homes in fear for their lives.
According to sources, Israeli forces have been firing rockets into Gaza, causing widespread damage and panic among civilians. The attacks have also included ground incursions, with troops entering the territory under cover of darkness.
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that 20 people had lost their lives since dawn, while another 150 were injured. The death toll includes a four-year-old girl, who was reportedly killed in her sleep by an airstrike on her family's home.
The attacks have sparked widespread condemnation from international leaders, with many calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the violence. Diplomatic efforts are underway to broker a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, which has been waging an insurgency against Israeli rule since 2007.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and destruction, with homes reduced to rubble and buildings on fire. Many more Palestinians were injured, while others fled their homes in fear for their lives.
According to sources, Israeli forces have been firing rockets into Gaza, causing widespread damage and panic among civilians. The attacks have also included ground incursions, with troops entering the territory under cover of darkness.
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that 20 people had lost their lives since dawn, while another 150 were injured. The death toll includes a four-year-old girl, who was reportedly killed in her sleep by an airstrike on her family's home.
The attacks have sparked widespread condemnation from international leaders, with many calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the violence. Diplomatic efforts are underway to broker a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, which has been waging an insurgency against Israeli rule since 2007.