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Israel Intensifies Gaza Offensive With Expanded Raids That Kill Dozens

Antonio Guterres condemns violations of international law after new civilian and journalist deaths

Overview

  • The Israel Defense Forces announced they are extending intense air and ground operations into western and central Gaza City and Jabalia.
  • Hospital sources cited by Al-Jazeera report at least 48 Palestinians were killed in new raids on June 30 across the Gaza Strip.
  • A missile strike on a Gaza City bar used by Palestinian journalists killed 39 people, including photojournalist Ismail Abu Hatab, and wounded more than 50.
  • Nearly all residents of Gaza City and Jabalia have been ordered to evacuate in the largest displacement directive since the war resumed.
  • United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the widened operations “totally intolerable” and urged accountability for alleged breaches of international law.