Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Over 40, Including Journalist and Aid Workers
Intensified military operations in Gaza result in significant casualties, targeting alleged Hamas sites and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 40 people, including a journalist from Al Jazeera and three rescue workers, according to Gaza's Civil Defense.
- The strikes targeted multiple locations, including a refugee camp, a school, and a clinic that the Israeli military claimed were used by Hamas for operations and weapons storage.
- Among the casualties were children and displaced individuals sheltering in tents, with dozens more injured in the attacks.
- Al Jazeera condemned the death of its cameraperson Ahmed al-Louh, the fifth journalist from the network killed since the conflict began in October 2023.
- The ongoing conflict has severely strained Gaza's healthcare system, with medical staff among those killed and hospitals struggling under bombardment and resource shortages.