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Gaza Crisis: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Overnight Offensive, Medics Confirm

Gaza Crisis: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Overnight Offensive, Medics Confirm
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Key Points
  • Emergency crews recover 47 bodies from 3 districts
  • 82% of recent strikes hit residential zones per UN data
  • Hospitals operating at 230% capacity amid power shortages

Recent military actions in the Gaza Strip have reached their deadliest phase since February, with multiple simultaneous strikes reported between 11 PM and 4 AM local time. Palestinian Red Crescent teams worked through the night to extract survivors from collapsed buildings in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis...

Medical infrastructure continues to bear the brunt of sustained conflict. Al-Aqsa Hospital reported receiving 31 critically injured patients within a 90-minute window, with surgeons performing triage in hallways. This follows last month's WHO report showing 68% of Gaza's medical facilities now operate without reliable electricity...

Three critical insights emerge from the latest escalation:

  • Displacement rates have surged 41% since Ramadan
  • UNICEF confirms 1 in 4 casualties under age 16
  • Telecom blackouts hinder emergency response coordination

A regional comparison reveals striking parallels to Syria's 2018 Aleppo crisis, where urban bombardment tactics similarly overwhelmed rescue services. However, Gaza's unique geography - with 2.3 million residents in 140 square miles - creates distinct challenges for civilian protection...