At least 14 Palestinians, including children and infants, were martyred and 49 others injured on Wednesday as Israeli forces continued their indiscriminate bombardment across Gaza, medical and civil sources confirmed.

Among the victims, a child was killed in Bureyc Refugee Camp by random Israeli gunfire. In another attack targeting refugee tents near Yarmouk Street, two people, including an infant, lost their lives.

Civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the Netzarim area were also targeted, resulting in four deaths and dozens of injuries.

The attacks, which have continued unabated since early morning, represent the latest escalation in Israel’s ongoing campaign of aggression in the Gaza Strip. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as families tried to flee but were struck by indiscriminate fire.

Since October 7, 2023, the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks has risen to 64,656, while the injured now number 163,503, according to official Gaza sources.

Human rights advocates have condemned the targeting of civilians, noting that Israel’s actions constitute deliberate attacks on non-combatants, in violation of international humanitarian law.

“The continued bombardment of refugee camps, neighborhoods, and civilians waiting for aid is a clear manifestation of collective punishment,” said a local humanitarian official. “Children and infants should never be caught in such violence, yet Israel’s actions show complete disregard for human life.”

Residents of Gaza have described living under constant fear, with families forced to seek shelter in overcrowded buildings and tents while essential services such as hospitals, water, and electricity are under constant threat.

The latest escalation underscores the urgent need for international intervention to protect Palestinian civilians and provide access to humanitarian aid. (ILKHA)