Israeli airstrikes kill 12, injure many across Gaza

A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Friday claimed at least 12 lives and left numerous others injured, according to the Palestinian news agency, WAFA.

One of the strikes targeted a home belonging to the Shalt family in Al-Zawaida, central Gaza, killing three people, including journalist Omar Al-Deirawi.

Another airstrike hit a home and a nearby tent owned by the Salman family west of Deir Al-Balah, killing four individuals and wounding several others.

In Gaza City, a strike near Abdul Aal Junction on Al-Jalaa Street claimed one life, while another in the Abu Al-Ajeen area east of Deir Al-Balah also resulted in a fatality.

These incidents follow a devastating night during which 16 people, including children, were killed in strikes on residential homes in central Gaza.

One airstrike targeted the Mashmash family’s residence in the Bidas Tower, killing five, including two children, and wounding others. Another hit the Sheikh family home in the Al-Sawarha area, claiming five lives.

In the Al-Maghazi refugee camp, nine individuals were killed in an airstrike on the Abu Lebda family home.

Since October 2023, the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza has resulted in 45,581 documented fatalities and over 108,438 injuries. Thousands are believed to remain trapped under rubble, inaccessible to rescue efforts due to persistent strikes.

Despite UN Security Council calls for an immediate ceasefire and International Court of Justice directives to prevent further genocide, the assaults continue unabated, deepening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.