A deadly airstrike by Israeli occupation forces targeted a house in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday, leaving four Palestinians dead and several others injured, according to local medical sources.

The bombing occurred in the Musbah area, north of Rafah, as part of ongoing Israeli military operations in the region. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that five injured individuals from another incident involving artillery shelling on homes in Nuseirat camp were transported to Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza.

Local health authorities revealed a grim tally: the death toll in Gaza since the escalation began on October 7, 2023, has climbed to 44,211, with 104,567 others injured. The majority of the victims are reported to be women and children.

Emergency services continue to face severe challenges, with many casualties and deceased individuals still trapped under rubble or left on streets. Israeli forces have reportedly obstructed the movement of ambulances and civil defense teams, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

This latest assault comes despite calls from the United Nations Security Council for an immediate ceasefire and an International Court of Justice directive urging measures to prevent genocide and address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The ongoing violence has drawn international condemnation, with humanitarian organizations warning of catastrophic consequences if the situation persists. (ILKHA)