Many Gazans reported killed and injured following an ‘israeli’ assault on refugee tents situated in Khan Yunis

The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that on Tuesday evening, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes targeting tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Yunis.

According to reports from Al-Mayadeen news agency, a significant number of fatalities and injuries have resulted from the attack.

In a development from central Gaza, Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike on a tent serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians in the city of Deir al-Balah. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals.

According to a statement on X by the Palestinian Information Center, two fatalities were taken to Al-Aqsa Hospital after an Israeli assault targeted a tent housing displaced individuals west of Deir el-Balah.

Earlier today, Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on a residential building in the city of Beit Lahia, located in the northern Gaza Strip. The attack targeted a structure sheltering displaced Palestinians, resulting in numerous fatalities and leaving many individuals trapped beneath the rubble.

On October 7, 2023, Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza following an operation by the Palestinian group Hamas. The action by Hamas was reportedly in response to what they described as increased hostilities against the Palestinian population.

The occupying forces have reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 43,061 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, and have injured an additional 101,223 individuals within the blockaded region of Gaza.

In a series of military actions viewed by some as aggressive, Israel has been accused of intentionally targeting structures, including buildings and tents, that provide refuge to displaced Palestinians. These actions are being labeled by critics as potential war crimes.