Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 18 individuals, including three children and two high-ranking officers in the Hamas-run police force, as reported by Palestinian and hospital officials. One strike targeted a tent in Muwasi, a designated humanitarian zone where displaced individuals seek shelter during inclement weather. Another strike in central Gaza claimed the lives of eight Palestinians who were members of local aid convoy security committees.
The Israeli military has not issued an immediate response to these strikes. The conflict was initiated by Hamas-led militants' attack into Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in casualties and abductions. Subsequently, Israel's offensive has led to the deaths of over 45,000 Palestinians in Gaza, with a significant portion being women and children.
