Israeli Attacks on Gaza Refugee Camps Result in Dozens of Palestinian Deaths Amidst Calls for Ceasefire.

 

Palestinian officials claim that in the previous 24 hours, Israeli forces have attacked at least three refugee camps in Gaza, including al-Maghazi camp, killing dozens of Palestinians.Continue reading 

Following Israel's nighttime attack on the al-Maghazi refugee camp on Saturday, at least 47 people died. The nocturnal attack on Jabalia Camp claimed the lives of at least six persons.

On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike targeted residential buildings in the Bureij refugee camp, resulting in the death of at least 20 Palestinians.

The victims of this airstrike in the al-Maghazi camp were subsequently transported to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, as reported by the Ministry of Health in the Hamas-administered region.

While the Palestinian news agency Wafa initially stated that the bombing claimed the lives of 51 people, primarily women and children, Al Jazeera was unable to independently verify the exact casualty count.

It's important to note that this incident followed recent airstrikes on the Jabalia and Bureij refugee camps, which Palestinian officials claim resulted in the deaths of over 200 individuals.

Israel's military did not provide a response to Al Jazeera's request for comment. However, a military spokesperson informed the AFP news agency that an investigation was underway to determine if Israeli forces were operating in the area at the time.

These latest attacks occurred after the United States rejected calls from Arab countries for an immediate ceasefire in the month-long conflict. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a news conference with his Jordanian and Egyptian counterparts in Amman, expressed concerns that a full ceasefire might leave Hamas with an opportunity to regroup and launch further attacks.

The Biden administration has suggested localized "humanitarian pauses" to enable aid delivery to Gaza and facilitate the release of captives held by Hamas.

 However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a temporary ceasefire unless it includes the release of more than 240 Israelis and foreigners held captive by the Palestinian armed group.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his Middle East tour, his second since the Israel-Hamas war began, with a two-day visit to Turkey. 

According to Palestinian officials, at least 9,488 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel initiated its campaign against Hamas.

 Israeli officials report that more than 1,400 people were killed, and over 240 others were taken hostage during Hamas's surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7.