In a recent interview, we spoke to rescue workers who reported that Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis resulted in at least 38 fatalities, as confirmed by the Hamas-run health ministry. Among the casualties, tragically, were nine children from a single family, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians.
The Israeli military, however, stated that its operations in the Khan Younis area were aimed at targeting Hamas fighters and dismantling infrastructure, expressing skepticism regarding the casualty numbers that have been reported.
Moreover, the situation has escalated with Israel reportedly conducting raids on one of the last operational hospitals in northern Gaza. The World Health Organization indicated that it has lost contact with medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, near the besieged Jabalia area. The health ministry alleged that Israeli forces detained medical personnel, patients, and displaced individuals within the hospital.
In defense of their actions, the Israeli military explained that their operations around Kamal Adwan were based on intelligence concerning the presence of terrorist activities. As the conflict intensifies, the recent ground offensive in Jabalia has reportedly resulted in hundreds of Palestinian deaths and the displacement of tens of thousands, as Israel seeks to prevent Hamas fighters from regrouping.
