Israeli forces have launched new airstrikes across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement leading to multiple casualties.
Local sources report that the latest attacks have further worsened an already dire humanitarian situation in the region.
Israeli airstrikes hit the Tuffah neighborhood, with local authorities confirming that at least five people, including children, were killed on Friday last week.
Palestinian sources have also reported that the strikes targeted a site where displaced families had sought shelter, leading to significant damage.
One eyewitness, Ismail Al-Barsh, who was present at the scene of the attack, described the horrific moment of the strike. He recounted being inside a classroom at a displacement site when the walls collapsed during the bombing.
"I was trapped under the rubble along with my grandson, who was injured," Al-Barsh said.
"After the bombing, I tried to get up and managed to get out of the place. There were many dead and body parts everywhere."
The airstrike struck a classroom where five families had been sheltering, adding to the growing toll of civilian deaths in the ongoing conflict.
Emergency response teams were quickly mobilised to assist the victims, but their efforts were hindered by Israeli forces, who reportedly opened fire on ambulance crews attempting to access the site.
Abu Hamza Affana, an ambulance director, shared his experience: "When ambulance crews first responded to the distress call, the Israeli army opened fire, forcing us to withdraw due to the continued shooting and shelling of the school.
After we were later allowed to proceed, we reached the site and dealt with the casualties."
In response to the attack, Israel's military has stated that it is investigating the incident, although the humanitarian impact continues to escalate.
The strikes come as displaced families are already struggling to cope with severe weather conditions and growing shortages of basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter.
The lack of resources has exacerbated the already dire living conditions in Gaza, with many survivors now facing additional hardships.
Since the ceasefire was declared in October, around 400 Palestinians have been killed in subsequent attacks, further deepening the region’s humanitarian crisis.
With the situation deteriorating, both international humanitarian organisations and local authorities are calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and increased aid to address the growing needs of the population.
The ongoing violence in Gaza and the blocking of vital humanitarian assistance continue to put the lives of civilians at risk, making it more urgent than ever for both sides to abide by ceasefire agreements and prioritise the safety and well-being of innocent civilians.
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