Crisis in Gaza: Escalating Conflict Leaves Over 60 Dead

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed over 60 Palestinians, including in a school sheltering displaced families. The escalation follows Iran's missile retaliation for Israel's campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah's support of Hamas in Gaza has fueled the ongoing conflict.

Overnight Israeli military strikes have claimed the lives of at least 60 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including victims in a school sheltering displaced families, according to medical sources.

Israeli tanks carried out a raid on various areas in Khan Younis, leading to 40 fatalities and numerous injuries. In Gaza City, separate strikes killed 22 Palestinians, including 17 in a school and five in an orphan society.

The escalation follows Iran's ballistic missile launch at Israel, a response to Israel's actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Gaza, already devastated by nearly a year of conflict, has witnessed widespread displacement and significant casualties.

(With inputs from agencies.)