Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday, July 24, resulted in at least 41 Palestinian fatalities and dozens of injuries, according to local health authorities. The attacks targeted residential areas and civilian infrastructure, intensifying concerns over escalating violence in the region.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as emergency teams struggled to extract survivors from collapsed buildings. A spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense stated, “Entire families are trapped under rubble. The scale of destruction is overwhelming.”
The strikes come amid heightened tensions following recent cross-border clashes, with Israeli military officials citing “security threats” from armed groups in Gaza. Humanitarian organizations have called for immediate ceasefires and unrestricted aid access, warning of a deepening crisis in the blockaded enclave.
International reactions remain divided. While some nations urged restraint, others reiterated support for Israel’s “right to self-defense.” The UN Security Council is expected to convene an emergency session to address the situation.
Gaza’s healthcare system, already strained by years of conflict and resource shortages, faces renewed pressure as hospitals report critical shortages of medical supplies. Analysts warn that prolonged hostilities risk destabilizing broader regional stability.
