At least 57 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military operations across Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian sources reported, as tensions escalate in the besieged enclave. Strikes targeted residential areas in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan and Sabra neighborhoods, with witnesses describing sustained aerial activity by helicopters and drones.
The Israeli military stated it attacked a “key Hamas terrorist” in Gaza City but did not disclose specifics. The raids follow Israel’s announcement of “preliminary operations” near Gaza City, signaling a potential expansion of its campaign.
Humanitarian organizations warn of deteriorating conditions in Gaza, where access to food, water, and medical supplies remains critically limited. The UN has repeatedly called for urgent aid corridors amid rising civilian casualties.
Analysts suggest the escalation reflects stalled ceasefire negotiations and mounting regional pressures. Cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon have further heightened concerns of a broader conflict.
