Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip caused significant civilian casualties, including the death of senior Hamas leader Salah Bardawil and numerous women and children. The military has ordered evacuations in Rafah, anticipating further strikes. Reports indicate that displaced families are fleeing under dangerous conditions amidst ongoing conflict. Local journalist Mustafa Gaber highlighted the dire situation, with many residents escaping amidst active military operations. This escalation coincides with ongoing missile attacks from Houthi rebels allied with Hamas, although Israeli defenses successfully intercepted a striking projectile.
Hamas claimed the death of Salah Bardawil, a member of its political bureau, during strikes in Mawasi, which also resulted in his wife's death.
"There are wounded people among us. The situation is very difficult," said Mustafa Gaber, a local journalist describing the harrowing conditions in Rafah.
The military ordered evacuation from parts of Rafah, emphasizing that remaining in shelters posed grave danger as operations were set to intensify.
Col. Avichay Adraee warned civilians that staying in populated areas would endanger lives as the Israeli military planned new offensive actions.
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