Escalating Tensions: The Human Toll in Gaza's Conflict

The conflict in Gaza saw Israeli forces kill 11 Palestinians, including two 13-year-old boys and three journalists. The area remains tense post-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to high casualties and dire humanitarian conditions. Questions persist over Gvili's missing body amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 21-01-2026 22:00 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 22:00 IST
Escalating Tensions: The Human Toll in Gaza's Conflict
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In a tragic escalation of violence in Gaza, Israeli forces have killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two young teenagers gathering firewood, three journalists, and a woman, according to hospital sources. These incidents starkly illustrate the ongoing human toll as tensions remain high despite an official ceasefire.

One of the boys, 13-year-old Moatsem al-Sharafy, was fatally shot while collecting firewood, a testament to the dire living conditions in Gaza. Al-Sharafy's grieving mother described her son's hunger-driven mission, highlighting the severe shortages of basic necessities in the area.

The deaths occurred as part of continued hostility between Hamas and Israel, which has claimed over 470 Palestinian lives since an October ceasefire. The agreement, meant to prioritize humanitarian aid, has yet to fully stabilize the region, leaving many families in mourning and without sufficient resources.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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