GAZA, Palestine: Hamas has issued a strong condemnation following an Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Beit Lahia, located in the northern Gaza Strip.
In a statement carried in Anadolu news, the Palestinian group described the attack as a “brutal crime” perpetrated by what they term the “terrorist occupation army.”
They characterized this assault as one of the most severe forms of genocide and forced displacement witnessed in modern history, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The airstrike, which occurred late on Saturday, reportedly resulted in several Palestinian casualties, with local sources indicating that multiple homes were struck near the town’s western roundabout.
This area, populated by many displaced residents, suffered extensive damage. Hamas accused the international community, particularly Washington and its allied capitals, of complicity in these ongoing atrocities, urging a collective action to halt the violence against Palestinians.
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The Gaza Media Office has reported that over 820 Palestinians have died in the past 22 days amid Israel’s military operations in northern Gaza.
They claim this offensive represents a campaign of genocide and ethnic cleansing, a sentiment echoed by numerous local health authorities documenting the rising toll of casualties.
Furthermore, the situation has escalated to the point where Israel faces potential legal challenges at the International Court of Justice for its actions in the region.
With nearly 43,000 reported deaths since the conflict intensified, predominantly among women and children, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.
The ongoing violence continues despite a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, raising urgent questions about the future of peace in the region and the protection of civilian lives amidst military actions.
