Israeli airstrikes, commencing hours before midnight and persisting into Christmas Day, escalated with heightened air and ground shelling against al-Bureij in central Gaza, as reported by residents and Palestinian media.
In a tragic incident, at least 70 individuals, including women and children, lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike targeting Maghazi in central Gaza, as confirmed by health ministry spokesperson Ashraf Al-Qidra.
The Israeli army, responding to the Maghazi incident, stated that it is reviewing the report and emphasized its commitment to minimizing harm to civilians. Hamas refuted the Israeli accusation of operating in densely populated areas or using civilians as human shields.
The Palestinian Red Crescent released footage depicting the wounded being transported to hospitals, noting that Israeli warplanes targeted main roads in central Gaza, impeding the passage of ambulances and emergency vehicles.
Additionally, medics reported that a separate Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of eight Palestinians. The situation remains tense as the conflict continues to unfold in the region.
