Israeli warplanes launched a series of deadly airstrikes on the Al Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, targeting three residential homes without any prior warning. The sudden attack killed at least 19 Palestinians and injured many others, triggering widespread panic and devastation in the overcrowded neighborhood.
Targeted Without Warning
According to eyewitnesses, the strikes hit the homes one after another, giving no time for residents to evacuate. The targeted houses were located in a densely populated area of the Bureij camp, where families were asleep when the missiles struck. Rescue teams rushed to the scene but faced massive challenges in retrieving bodies from the rubble.
Emergency services reported that it took over 30 minutes just to recover the initial casualties. Workers made repeated trips to and from the site as they struggled to locate survivors trapped beneath the debris. The attack left a trail of destruction, flattening homes and shattering nearby structures.
Hospitals Overwhelmed
The casualties were transported to Al-Awda and Al-Aqsa hospitals, where emergency departments were quickly overwhelmed. Medical staff described chaotic scenes as ambulances continued to arrive with the dead and wounded. Hospital officials declared a state of emergency due to the high number of victims.
Doctors and rescue personnel reported seeing children among the casualties. Many of the injured are in critical condition, and hospitals in central Gaza are operating under extreme pressure with limited supplies and staff.
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More Strikes in Jabalia
In a separate incident earlier today, three more civilians were killed when another Israeli airstrike hit a residential house in Jabalia town, located in northern Gaza. The victims were inside their home when the attack occurred. Residents and civil defense teams later pulled out the bodies from the ruins.
Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed that at least 37 Palestinians have been killed since dawn as Israel’s ground and aerial operations intensify across the Strip. These figures are expected to rise as rescue efforts continue and more areas come under fire.
Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Footage from the Bureij strike shows devastated streets, destroyed homes, and grieving families. Dozens of civilians have been displaced once again, fleeing in search of safety that remains elusive. Aid organizations are calling for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to affected areas.
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as Israeli military operations escalate. Human rights groups have condemned the strikes and demanded international accountability. Meanwhile, Palestinians are left to mourn their dead, treat the wounded, and survive amid ongoing destruction.
As the conflict deepens, the people of Gaza face growing fear, loss, and uncertainty. The Bureij refugee camp, now scarred by blood and rubble, stands as another grim reminder of the toll this war has taken on civilians.