Deadly Overnight Strikes in Gaza
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip overnight, according to medical officials. The strikes targeted several areas, including Gaza City, where a residential building was hit. The Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City confirmed receiving the bodies of the deceased, with dozens more wounded.
The Israeli military said the strikes were in response to rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel earlier in the day. No injuries were reported on the Israeli side.
The overnight escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the region. International mediators have called for restraint, but no ceasefire agreement is in sight.
Witnesses reported heavy explosions across Gaza, with smoke rising from multiple locations. Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors under the rubble.
The Palestinian Health Ministry condemned the attacks, calling them a violation of international law. The United Nations has urged both sides to de-escalate the situation.
