Israeli Strikes in Gaza Cause Heavy Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli military strikes in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties, with at least 42 people killed in various districts of Gaza City. In Rafah, Israeli shelling on tent camps for displaced Palestinians killed at least 25 people and injured 50, with conflicting reports about whether the IDF was responsible. The Gaza Health Ministry, under Hamas control, and the International Red Cross confirmed the casualties, while the Israeli military stated it was reviewing the incident and found no initial indication of IDF involvement in the humanitarian zone. The ongoing conflict has led to dire humanitarian conditions, with acute food shortages and rising malnutrition among children. International reactions include Armenia recognizing a Palestinian state and growing concerns from the UN over escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon.