Escalating Violence in Gaza: 17 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes

At least 17 Palestinians have been killed and 50 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City early Sunday. The attacks targeted four houses in separate locations. The previous day, an Israeli strike killed 90 Palestinians in a humanitarian zone. Israel claims to have targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.

At least 17 Palestinians were killed and 50 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City on Sunday morning, according to civil emergency and health officials.

The fatalities resulted from at least four separate Israeli airstrikes on houses in different areas of the city. Residents and Palestinian health officials reported that the Israeli military had intensified aerial and ground shelling. On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza, as reported by the enclave's health ministry. This attack marked the deadliest incident in Gaza in recent weeks.

Israel stated the attack aimed at Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, though it remained uncertain if he was killed. Hamas responded by saying Israeli claims that it targeted leaders of the group were false and intended to justify the attack.