Gaza Strip, October 8—The health department of the Palestinian Gaza Strip reported that Israeli air strikes on October 7 resulted in the death of 232 people, with an additional 1,697 individuals hospitalized for treatment.
Eyewitness footage shows devastation in the heart of Khan Younis, where an apartment building was struck by an Israeli air strike on the evening of October 7. Residents were seen scrambling to rescue those trapped under the rubble, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation unfolding in the area.
In the early hours of October 8, around 2:30 a.m., Israeli forces bombed the Production Bank in Khan Younis. The bank, affiliated with Hamas, serves as a financial institution with several branches across the Gaza Strip. The attack underscores the escalating tensions and the targeting of infrastructure within the region.
The recent surge in violence marks one of the deadliest periods in the longstanding conflict between Israel and Hamas. International observers and humanitarian organizations are expressing deep concern over the increasing civilian casualties and the potential for further escalation.
As the conflict continues, residents of the Gaza Strip face significant challenges, including access to medical care, as hospitals grapple with the influx of injured civilians. The international community is calling for restraint and a de-escalation of hostilities to prevent further loss of life.
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Many facilities in Gaza Strip have been bombed as conflict continues
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