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Palestinian death toll mounts with over 100 killed during Eid

Hospitals at risk of becoming 'graveyards' within 48 hours if fuel shortage persists, warn Gazan health sources

Over a 100 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, including 21 since dawn today, and at least 393 injured in Israeli attacks across the enclave, according to Palestinian health sources. 

At least 21 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since this morning, Al Jazeera reported.

Israeli forces targeted buildings east of the Jabalia refugee camp, with reports indicating that several residential structures were destroyed. An Israeli helicopter also fired on homes east of Gaza City, leading to multiple casualties.

Additional attacks were reported in northern Gaza, including near Jabalia and Beit Lahiya, with several civilians injured.

In southern Gaza, a drone strike targeted tents in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, killing five Palestinians, including two girls. The al-Mawasi area had previously been designated a “safe zone” by Israeli authorities, but has now become a frequent target of airstrikes.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces conducted several raids across the occupied West Bank, arresting Palestinians in towns such as Arura, Jalazone, Kafr Malek, Balata, and al-Khader.

These operations have raised concerns among local and international observers about the ongoing security situation in the region.

On Saturday, IDF killed at least 75 people and injured several others in multiple instances of violence across the enclave. At least 108 were reported deceased and 393 injured between Saturday and Sunday.

Roughly one in five Palestinians in Gaza is now experiencing starvation, as Israel’s total blockade of the territory enters its third month.

According to the latest findings from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), nearly 1.95 million people—accounting for 93 percent of Gaza’s population—are suffering from severe food insecurity.

The IPC warns that the ongoing restrictions could cause “further mass displacement” both within Gaza and across its governorates, as essential resources required for survival continue to run out.

Efforts to address the crisis have faltered. A U.S.-backed Israeli initiative known as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was launched in May to manage aid delivery. However, its central distribution hub collapsed into disorder just hours after opening on May 27, and the situation has since worsened following fatal shootings near food aid sites.

Israel stands accused of deliberately drawing Palestinians to these distribution points before opening fire. More than 100 people have reportedly been killed in such incidents over the past eight days.

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