Israeli airstrikes in Gaza are now occurring every eight to nine minutes, according to UN humanitarian agencies, with civilians – particularly children – paying a devastating price. The escalation follows intensified military operations targeting Gaza City and surrounding areas, displacing thousands of families already grappling with shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.
A Thursday strike near the Al-Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City killed at least two people, including a child, and injured multiple others – most under 18. "A three-month-old baby, and suddenly a wall falls on him. What fault does he have, to live his life like this?" a distraught father told CGTN Stringer at the scene.
UN officials warn the humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly, with over 1.4 million people displaced since hostilities began. Medical facilities report severe strain as casualties mount, while aid groups struggle to deliver supplies amid blocked routes and communication blackouts.
