In a concerning escalation of violence, Israeli forces have reportedly killed at least 15 Palestinians in airstrikes targeting northern and central areas of Gaza today, according to local medics. The strikes, which hit several residential areas, have further intensified the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, leaving numerous casualties and widespread destruction.

Eyewitnesses in Gaza described scenes of chaos as buildings were reduced to rubble, with emergency services working tirelessly to rescue survivors. Among the dead are women and children, as reported by Gaza’s health ministry. Hospitals in the area are struggling to cope with the influx of injured civilians, while the death toll is feared to rise as more bodies are recovered from the debris.

These strikes are part of a broader military operation that Israel says is aimed at eliminating Hamas militants. However, the airstrikes have also hit civilian homes, raising international concerns over the rising number of non-combatant casualties. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have stated that their operations are targeting militant infrastructure and rocket-launching sites in response to continued rocket fire from Gaza into Israeli territory.

This new wave of violence follows heightened tensions in the region, exacerbated by recent clashes at the Lebanon-Israel border, where Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, has also launched attacks. The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides exchanging fire, and fears are growing that the conflict could further spread beyond Gaza’s borders. International observers are calling for immediate ceasefire talks to prevent a full-scale war.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, aid agencies are urging access to the area to provide critical support to those affected by the conflict.