At least 17 Palestinians have died in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since dawn on Monday, according to hospital reports. The latest wave of violence has triggered more international alarm, especially as Israel appears to be preparing a broader military takeover of the besieged territory.

Deaths Across Gaza

Israeli shelling in central Gaza killed three people in Deir el-Balah and Bureij camp, medical staff at Al-Aqsa and Al-Awda hospitals confirmed. Over in Gaza City, Al-Shifa Hospital treated several injured after Israeli warplanes bombed an apartment in the al-Nasr neighborhood.

In another deadly strike, five members of the Abu Taima family were killed when an airstrike hit their tent in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis. The family had taken shelter there after being displaced. A drone attack near Jabalia in northern Gaza killed two more. In southern Deir el-Balah, two additional civilians were reported dead.

UN Warns of Humanitarian Collapse

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) strongly condemned Israel’s recent evacuation orders. It described the move as “yet another devastating blow” to civilians. According to OCHA, the order affects between 50,000 and 80,000 people, forcing at least 1,000 families to flee again.

OCHA noted that the targeted zone includes crucial facilities: humanitarian warehouses, four primary health clinics, several medical posts, and essential water infrastructure. Any further damage, the agency warned, could lead to life-threatening consequences.

Despite the danger, UN staff have remained in Deir el-Balah. Tom Fletcher, the head of OCHA, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “We will stay to help.” He also warned that Israeli strikes in the area were “intensifying.”

Aid Convoy Attacked

The World Food Programme (WFP) reported a major attack on one of its aid convoys. Israeli tanks, snipers, and other military forces allegedly opened fire on a 25-truck convoy at the Zikim crossing. The convoy was delivering life-saving food supplies to Gaza residents facing starvation.

According to WFP’s statement on X, at least 79 people were killed in the assault. “These people were simply trying to access food,” the WFP stated. “Countless lives were lost.” The attack has drawn criticism and raised further concerns about the safety of humanitarian operations in Gaza.

Read: Aid Tragedy in Gaza Kills 67 Amid Deepening Hunger Crisis

Military Takeover Plan Revealed

As the conflict escalates, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has prepared a new plan for intensifying ground operations in Gaza. According to Israel’s Channel 12, the plan aims to seize control of the territory in phases if a proposed 60-day ceasefire fails.

The draft strategy includes a step-by-step expansion of Israeli military presence inside Gaza. It also outlines objectives for capturing more areas under the guise of securing Israeli borders and neutralizing Hamas operations.

However, the proposal has sparked internal disagreements within Israel’s leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly blocked the plan from reaching the security cabinet. Channel 12 reported that he also barred further ministerial discussion on the issue.

Escalation Continues

The situation on the ground remains volatile. Daily reports of airstrikes, displacement, and civilian casualties highlight the worsening crisis. Smoke rising from Gaza is visible from across the border in Israel, with residents on both sides bracing for what may come next.

While diplomatic efforts have yet to produce a breakthrough, the human toll is mounting. Aid agencies continue to operate under increasingly dangerous conditions, and pressure is growing on Israel to allow for meaningful humanitarian access.

As Israel weighs further action, Palestinians trapped in the densely populated strip face a dire future. The keyword in this unfolding situation remains “Israeli airstrikes,” which now symbolize both the physical destruction and the deepening uncertainty across Gaza.

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