On Tuesday, a wave of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza ended a period of calm, prompting thousands of Palestinians to flee amidst escalating violence. With the death toll nearing 49,000, most of whom are civilians, the strikes have caused immense suffering. Ghaitam, a 19-year-old, described his pain at losing a friend and his family's despair at being displaced for the tenth time. Aid officials noted the significant impact of the evacuation orders on about 65,000 individuals, as fear, grief, and uncertainty engulf the community.
Thousands of Palestinians are on the move after Israeli airstrikes resumed in Gaza, resulting in a substantial death toll and widespread displacement.
Medical staff reported a grim toll, with many casualties including women and children, as local health authorities raised the death count to nearly 49,000.
Ghaitam, a 19-year-old displaced for the 10th time, expressed the unbearable grief and fearfelt by many Palestinians as they faced continuous attacks.
Israel's military stated that the airstrikes were aimed at Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets, including terror cells and military infrastructure.
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