Escalation in Gaza: Dozens Irretrievably Lost Amid Israeli Strikes

Fri Oct 10 2025 22:25:34 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a devastating escalation of violence, Israeli strikes have led to the deaths of over 80 Palestinians, including women and children, as military operations intensify in Gaza City.

Israeli military actions in Gaza City have tragically resulted in more than 80 fatalities, primarily affecting civilians. The strikes targeted areas housing displaced families, escalating the humanitarian crisis as residents attempt to flee the advancing conflict. Amid these events, diplomatic efforts for a resolution are underway, as the humanitarian situation deteriorates rapidly.

More than 80 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, most of them in Gaza City, local hospitals reported.

Women and children were among at least 20 who died when a strike hit a building and tents sheltering displaced families near Firas market in Gaza City's central Daraj neighbourhood overnight, according to first responders.

The Israeli military stated they targeted Hamas fighters and claimed the reported casualties did not align with their own information.

Israeli tanks and troops have continued their advance into Gaza City, reportedly the last stronghold of Hamas, with military officials indicating their actions aim to secure the release of hostages and ensure the group's decisive defeat.

As the offensive expands, a humanitarian crisis has emerged, with hundreds of thousands of residents fleeing the urban centre. The UN has confirmed a famine, and local health services are on the brink of collapse.

In parallel, US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that former President Donald Trump had introduced a 21-point plan for peace in the Mideast and Gaza to Arab leaders at the UN General Assembly, aiming to address concerns on both sides.

As international scrutiny intensifies, the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate with a significant number of civilian casualties, invoking calls for urgent humanitarian legislation and efforts for peace.