Summary
Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza City, which killed at least 32 people, including 12 children, as part of its intensified offensive against Hamas. Israel has asked Gaza City residents to leave, claiming the city is a stronghold of Hamas while many people remain amidst difficult living conditions. Meanwhile, relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas have protested in Tel Aviv, criticizing the government's approach to the conflict.
Key Facts
- At least 32 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, including 12 children.
- Gaza's Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths, and some high-rise buildings were destroyed.
- Israel claims the offensive targets Hamas, which it accuses of using buildings for surveillance.
- The Palestinian Football Association reported a football player was killed along with many of his family members.
- Several hundred thousand residents of Gaza City are being asked to evacuate, though many remain due to logistical and financial challenges.
- Israel's military has told residents to move south to a designated humanitarian zone.
- The United Nations estimates about 100,000 people have left Gaza City in recent weeks.
- Protests occurred in Tel Aviv by relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza, criticizing the Israeli government's tactics.
