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Over 60 People Killed, Nearly 300 Injured In 24 Hours As Israel Bombards Gaza, Says Health Ministry

At least 64 people have reportedly been killed and nearly 300 others injured as Israel launched heavy bombardment on Gaza City in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry.

Planes and tanks pounded parts of Gaza City as Israel steps up its plans to seize the territory’s largest urban area, increasing pressure on nearly a million Palestinians still living there.

“Sixty-four people were killed and nearly 300 injured in Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours,” the ministry said on Sunday, according to BBC.

The ministry said that the overall death toll since Israel launched its campaign had risen to 62,686, with another 157,951 injured.

Residents reported uninterrupted explosions in northern and eastern parts of the city overnight Saturday, while Israeli tanks targeted the Sabra neighbourhood and airstrikes hit the Zeitoun and Shejayia districts.

It was also reported that Israeli troops have returned to blow up buildings in the Jabalia refugee camp, further north.

Israel launched the offensive in response to the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others taken hostage.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to defeat Hamas, defying international criticism over his plan to expand the war.

Some 60,000 reservists are being called up to take part in the operation.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed its renewed presence in Jabalia, saying, “The troops’ activity enables the expansion of the fighting to additional areas and prevents Hamas terrorists from returning and operating in these areas.”

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that one of its staff members, held in Gaza since 21 July, had been released by the IDF.

No further details were provided on the identity of the worker or the reasons for the detention.

Netanyahu continues to face mounting pressure at home, particularly from families of hostages demanding that he negotiate an end to the war to secure their relatives’ release.

Only 20 of the 50 hostages still believed to be in Gaza are thought to be alive.

The Israeli prime minister recently declared his intention to conquer the entire Gaza Strip after indirect ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt collapsed.

Mediators have since presented a new proposal for a 60-day truce and the release of around half of the hostages, which Hamas said it accepted.

But Israeli officials insist they will no longer accept a partial deal and demand the release of all captives.

Israel’s defence minister has warned that Gaza City will be “razed” unless Hamas disarms and frees all hostages.

The military has also said it intends to evacuate the city’s entire population to shelters in the south before launching a full-scale ground assault.

Humanitarian organisations warn that such an offensive would have catastrophic consequences.

The UN said more than 90% of Gaza’s homes are damaged or destroyed, with water, sanitation and healthcare systems collapsing.

Only 18 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are partially functional, most of them in Gaza City and the north.

On Friday, the UN confirmed conditions of famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas for the first time since the war began.

[color=orange]SaharaReporters[/color]

The ministry said that the overall death toll since Israel launched its campaign had risen to 62,686, with another 157,951 injured.

I stand with Israel.

You want war....and war you shall get.

This is serious, even Egypt is putting tanks and mounting it borders


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UhqrGSnS4U

Wetin Gaza do for Isreal,make Gaza too pound Isreal nah…

And yet wickedness will not allow the terrorist Hamas understand that there is lot more to gain including peace when the hostages are released, but they choose collosal punishment rather than letting go. You can never hold on to red-hot iron and expect to remain the same.

Hamas desire is to annihilate Israel, now Israel is annihilating Hamas.

OLAADEGBU:
The ministry said that the overall death toll since Israel launched its campaign had risen to 62,686, with another 157,951 injured.

Let them relocate to Benue state.

Islamic terrorist group Hamas invaded Israel using online praises and support including the Renu Muslims here, now the chicken have come home to rest

But why is it so hard to release the hostages and stop the killings?


There's something Hamas is not telling us...

Isreal are expert at bombing children, the weak and the elderly.

Isreal are not looking at Iran anymore as they saw shege banza in the hands of Iran

This Hamas it's obvious they're all illiterates 😂
Very very obvious, because I don't see why they're the cause and solution to this and still keep quite.
Bunch of fools .

OLAADEGBU:
[color=orange]SaharaReporters[/color]

The ministry said that the overall death toll since Israel launched its campaign had risen to 62,686, with another 157,951 injured.

If you're an Hamas sympathiser, hear me -please stop coming here to cry foul, our demands are simple.....Release the hostages and let's have a heart to heart talk until then, you go continue to dey collect wotoporiously....
I always stand with Israel..

I am yisreal in Botraleged's voice

The sins of October 7 will continue to haunt Palestine

Hamas doesn't want peace or else they would have released the hostages instead they posting videos of maltreating and starving Jewish hostages creating more anger.

Release hostages una say no. Hamas na Goat sha. Even Goats self knw wen to call it quits.

E no reach pipu wey bandits don off for Naija in one day before. If you no cry for dat matter, come dey cry for Gaza, just judge yourself.

Lanretoye:
Wetin Gaza do for Isreal,make Gaza too pound Isreal nah…

They can't. It's really true they need your help.

Blame Hamas for their sin.

stuffs2002:
Isreal are expert at bombing children, the weak and the elderly.

Isreal are not looking at Iran anymore as they saw shege banza in the hands of Iran

We have heard this line quite often. Next time, the terrorists will have a rethink before they attack Israel again. It is good Israel is making huge statement.

Israel wey love wahala, una go find their trouble, it's like giving me the food dey wanted, the one of Iran be like movies as then to lost many top generals ..

Release the prisoners, una no gree.
You thought it was Christian you were dealing with, and forgot that the Jewish people are still on the old law of Moses - Eye for an eye.

My God.... Why are we all allowing this to happen on our watch? Just think beyond this situation. Setting such a bad precedent does not bode well for countries, such as ours, with poor military strength. I fear for mankind.

stuffs2002:
Isreal are expert at bombing children, the weak and the elderly.

Isreal are not looking at Iran anymore as they saw shege banza in the hands of Iran

Let's even accepted that Iran defeated Israel in the last war, why did Iran also agree to the cease fire, I thought their solidarity lied with Gaza, why didn't they continue to pound them on all fronts

Lanretoye:
Wetin Gaza do for Isreal,make Gaza too pound Isreal nah…

Gaza started what they couldn’t finish. Imagine attacking a country on its holidays where citizens were at home with families for the occasion. Gaza killed 1200 and kidnapped 250 Israelis on a single attack and you expect Israel to be silent? Gaza deserves what they are getting.

JASONjnr:
I stand with Israel.

You want war....and war you shall get.

Smh
This kind of evil disgusting comments are very irritating. Very irrational and written from ignorance

Therock5555:
But why is it so hard to release the hostages and stop the killings?


There's something Hamas is not telling us...

I believe they've killed them already, so there's just no way to release them.

My view though.

This war should stop already..world leaders should wade into it and save lives.

I guess Gaza have earnt their lesson.

godwinngbede:
This is serious, even Egypt is putting tanks and mounting it borders


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UhqrGSnS4U

Wars doesn't pass through borders anymore...it flys through borders. Dey should stop playing

Tears is islamabad. this is not Northern Nigeria or south east or Sudan where you guys can kill, pillage and scream Allah akubar while celebrating.. This issue Israel. they pay back in the same coin that you paid them...