On Sunday, Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 30 Palestinians, including a senior rescue service official and a local journalist, according to local health authorities. The strikes occurred in various locations, including Khan Younis in the south, Jabalia in the north, and Nuseirat in central Gaza.
Targeted Individuals and Civilian Impact
In Jabalia, an airstrike hit the home of journalist Hassan Majdi Abu Warda, killing him and several family members. Abu Warda’s death brings the total number of Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023 to 220, as reported by the Hamas-run Gaza government media office.
Another strike in Nuseirat claimed the lives of Ashraf Abu Nar, a senior official in Gaza’s civil emergency service, and his wife. Additionally, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported that two of its staff members, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal, were killed in a strike on a house in Khan Younis on Saturday. The ICRC emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and the protection of civilians, including medical and humanitarian personnel.
Military Operations and Territorial Control
The Israeli military stated that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited troops in Khan Younis on Sunday, asserting that Hamas has lost most of its assets, including command and control structures. Zamir emphasized the military’s commitment to bringing hostages home and dismantling Hamas’s rule.
According to the Gaza media office, Israeli forces now control 77% of the Gaza Strip through ground operations, evacuation orders, and bombardments that have displaced residents.
The ongoing conflict, which began after a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant casualties and destruction. Gaza health authorities report that over 53,900 Palestinians have been killed, and aid groups warn of widespread malnutrition and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
