38 Palestinians Killed in New Israeli Military Escalation

The city of Gaza is witnessing an unprecedented military escalation as Israeli airstrikes continue on the city, with the latest airstrikes resulting in the death of 38 Palestinians since dawn hours.

In detail, Mahmoud Basal, the spokesperson for the Civil Defense, confirmed that an airstrike by an Israeli warplane targeted a residential building, resulting in dozens of deaths.

Israeli aircraft also bombed a residential apartment in the western part of the city, leading to the deaths of three individuals and injuring several others.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army continues to bolster its military strength, preparing to launch a large-scale attack to take control of the densely populated city.

With the mobilization of about 60,000 reservists, airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have intensified in recent days, amid international warnings of worsening humanitarian crisis.

According to United Nations reports, around one million people live in the city of Gaza and its surroundings, an area currently experiencing severe famine.

With the intensification of bombing, many displaced individuals have found no safe places in the south to seek refuge.

In a related context, the Israeli government approved a plan in August 2025 to occupy the city of Gaza, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an offer for a partial deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

UN warnings are escalating about a humanitarian disaster that could claim thousands of lives, with infrastructure destruction and a serious deterioration of the medical situation.

This comes amid the echoes of a war that began in October 2023 following an attack by Hamas on Israeli settlements and military bases in the Gaza envelope, resulting in the deaths of about 64,000 Palestinians and 1,219 Israelis according to recent counts.

Confrontations continue to escalate, and international concern is growing regarding the fate of Gaza's residents amid the ongoing siege and bombardment.