Israeli warplanes carried out a series of intense airstrikes on a densely populated neighborhood in Gaza City late last night.
Local officials reported that at least 20 people were killed in the attack. Many of them were civilians, including women and children.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as buildings collapsed and families tried to escape the rubble.
Medical teams rushed to the area to search for survivors and provide emergency care to the injured.
This latest escalation has increased fears of a broader conflict in the region.
Israeli authorities stated that the operation targeted militants responsible for launching rockets into southern Israel.
However, residents say most of those killed were ordinary families with no links to armed groups.
International organizations have called for restraint and urged both sides to protect civilians.
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Source: WSN 024