Israel kills 34 people in Gaza, say health officials, ahead of UN meeting
Israeli strikes targeting Hamas tunnels in Gaza City killed at least 34 Palestinians amid an escalating offensive that could last months, with over 65,000 killed in Gaza since October 2023.
- At least 34 individuals, including children, lost their lives in Gaza City on Sunday as a result of Israeli military air raids amid the ongoing offensive.
- The offensive, which began this week, aims to pressure Hamas to release hostages and surrender, with Israel ordering Palestinians to move south.
- Health officials at Shifa Hospital reported 14 deaths in a late-night Saturday strike on a residential block, including a nurse, his wife, and three children.
- Israel stated it killed Hamas sniper Majed Abu Selmiya, who was allegedly preparing attacks in Gaza City, though no evidence was provided and his brother, a hospital director, called the claim false.
- Amid the violence, over 60 Jewish and Arab organizations called for an end to the war, hostage release, and Palestinian state recognition as Portugal announced such recognition Sunday ahead of the UN Assembly.
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Israel kills 34 in Gaza ahead of UN meeting, where countries will recognize Palestinian state
Israeli strikes killed at least 34 people in Gaza City overnight, including children, said health officials on Sunday, as Israel presses ahead with its offensive in the famine-stricken city.
Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, medics say
Israeli forces blew up more residential buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 31 Palestinians and prompting many others to flee, Gazan health authorities have said, as Israel's tanks pushed further into the densely populated city.
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