Over 70 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza Strip
More than 70 civilians were killed on Sunday evening as a result of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian media reported on Monday, citing medical sources.
Gaza: More than 70 civilians were killed on Sunday evening as a result of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian media reported on Monday, citing medical sources.
Israeli strikes targeted the Nuseirat refugee camp, the Zawaida area, and the city of Deir al-Balah, the WAFA news agency reported.
On October 7, 2023, the Palestinian movement Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack against Israel from Gaza and breached the border, killing 1,200 people and abducting around 240 others.
Israel launched retaliatory strikes, ordered a complete blockade of Gaza, and started a ground incursion into the Palestinian enclave with the declared goal of eliminating Hamas fighters and rescuing the hostages. At least 28,900 people have been killed so far in the Gaza Strip, local authorities said.
On November 24, Qatar mediated a deal between Israel and Hamas on a temporary truce and the exchange of some of the prisoners and hostages, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire was extended several times and expired on December 1. More than 100 hostages are still believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza.
