Deadly Airstrike on Gaza Market Leaves Dozens Killed

An Israeli airstrike near a market in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least 22 Palestinians, including women and children. According to civil defense officials, many of the victims were seeking shelter inside a warehouse that was struck. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, saying it had targeted two “Hamas terrorists.”

Source — “New York Times”

Local authorities reported that among the dead were six women and nine children. The Israeli army, however, stated that the number of casualties reported by Palestinian sources “does not align with their information,” without specifying how many people they believed had been killed in the strike.

In recent weeks, fighting in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians and the displacement of large numbers of people. The international community has increased pressure on Israel over the deepening humanitarian crisis, with more countries formally recognizing Palestine as a state.