At least five Palestinians lost their lives this evening in an Israeli airstrike targeting civilians in the Tal al-Zaatar area of northern Gaza.

Medical teams at Al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia confirmed the fatalities, and several wounded individuals are currently receiving urgent medical care.

Earlier in the day, another Israeli strike on Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood claimed four additional lives and injured several more civilians. This attack, conducted by a drone, took place near the Palestinian Red Crescent’s ambulance and emergency services headquarters. Emergency responders from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society transported casualties to the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City. Details regarding the identities of the deceased and the full extent of injuries remain unavailable at this time.

The recent airstrikes contribute to a growing toll amid Israel's continued military offensive on Gaza, which began in October 2023. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reports at least 43,391 Palestinian deaths and over 102,347 injuries since the escalation began. Thousands are feared trapped under rubble, with access for emergency and civil defense teams severely restricted due to ongoing air raids.

Despite calls from the UN Security Council for an immediate ceasefire and the International Court of Justice’s directives to prevent further loss of life and alleviate the humanitarian crisis, Israeli airstrikes continue to impact Gaza’s civilian population. (ILKHA)