31 Lives Lost in Escalating Conflict as Israel and Palestinian Militants Exchange Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to escalate military operations in Gaza, following a day of intense violence that resulted in 31 deaths. The casualties included 28 Palestinians, two Israelis, and an Indian woman in Ashkelon, with medics on both sides reporting the tragic toll. As airstrikes and rocket fire continued throughout the day, Netanyahu announced there would be no ceasefire, pledging to increase both the intensity and frequency of attacks on Gaza.
The violence escalated when Israeli jets targeted Gaza’s high-rise buildings, with one 13-storey tower housing Hamas officials collapsing after an airstrike. Meanwhile, Hamas retaliated by launching 130 rockets towards Tel Aviv, prompting air raid sirens and explosions. The ongoing confrontation shows no signs of slowing, as Netanyahu stated that Hamas and Islamic Jihad would face heavy consequences for their actions.
