In the early hours of October 29, 2024, a significant Israeli airstrike on a five-story building in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, reportedly killed at least 34 people, including many women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The strike also injured around 20 individuals. The building was being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians amid ongoing hostilities in the region.
This attack is part of a broader Israeli military operation in northern Gaza, which has intensified in recent weeks as Israeli forces engage in combat with remaining Hamas fighters. Eyewitness accounts describe chaotic scenes, with people rushing to help the injured amid the rubble. The United Nations has condemned the attacks on civilians, expressing concern over the rising casualties and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The ongoing conflict has raised alarms among international observers, with calls for a ceasefire and warnings of potential “large-scale genocide” in northern Gaza as the situation continues to deteriorate.In the backdrop of this violence, Israel has reiterated its stance that its military actions aim to protect civilians by separating them from Hamas operatives, despite the severe toll on the civilian population.
