At least 80 Palestinians were killed in intensified Israeli military strikes across Gaza on Wednesday, according to local health authorities, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf shifted regional attention. The bombardment, which included heavy airstrikes in northern Gaza’s Jabalia area, struck residential homes, with medics reporting women and children among the casualties.
Israeli forces later issued fresh evacuation orders in Gaza City, displacing thousands of Palestinian families from shelters amid ongoing hostilities. The escalation marks one of the deadliest phases of the conflict this year, raising concerns over humanitarian access and civilian safety in the densely populated enclave.
Analysts suggest the timing of the strikes, coinciding with Trump’s diplomatic engagements in the region, underscores heightened geopolitical tensions. Global leaders have called for restraint, while aid organizations warn of collapsing medical infrastructure as casualties overwhelm local hospitals.
