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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 40 in Gaza Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to local health authorities, with the majority of casualties reported in Gaza City. Despite Israeli evacuation orders, many residents remain trapped in the devastated city, saying they have nowhere safe to go.

Israel has declared its intention to seize full control of Gaza City, where about one million people are sheltering, as part of its campaign to eliminate Hamas. Residents report that bombardments have intensified in recent days.

“The explosions never stopped since yesterday,” said Adel, a 60-year-old father of two living near the Beach refugee camp. “Many families left their homes and that is what the occupation wants. By these bombardments, they are telling people: ‘You either leave your area or die there’.”

Witnesses said at least 15 houses inside Beach camp were destroyed, with the Israeli army warning occupants of other homes that more strikes were imminent. Medical officials confirmed that 14 civilians were killed in a single strike on a house in the Al-Tuwam area in northern Gaza City.

Several other deadly strikes hit southern Gaza, where thousands fleeing the north have sought refuge. Amjad Al-Shawa, head of the Palestinian NGOs Network, estimated that around 10% of Gaza City’s population has left since Israel announced its plan to take control a month ago.

The Israeli army also announced that it is expanding an area in southern Gaza known as “Crossing 147” to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into what it calls a designated humanitarian zone. Once completed, the crossing will be able to accommodate up to 150 trucks a day — three times the current capacity — with a focus on food supplies.