In a devastating escalation of violence, recent reports confirm that at least 30 people have been killed in Deir el-Balah, a town in the Gaza Strip. The incident, which occurred on 27 Jul 2024, has sparked an outpouring of grief and condemnation from around the world. This tragedy underscores the intense and ongoing conflict in the region, raising urgent questions about the prospects for peace and the humanitarian crisis affecting millions.

What Happened in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip?

The violence in Deir el-Balah reportedly involved by an Israeli Air Strike witnesses describe scenes of devastation as homes and school were heavily damaged. Emergency services and medical teams have been working tirelessly to attend to the wounded and recover the deceased. The impact on the local community has been profound, with families mourning the loss of their loved ones and grappling with the destruction of their homes and livelihoods.

The UN’s humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of Palestinians remain trapped in eastern Khan Younis “amid intense hostilities” and rescue teams are “unable to reach them due to the denial of access by the Israeli military”

At least 39,258 people have been killed and 90,589 injured in Israel’s war on Gaza. The death toll in Israel from the Hamas-led attacks on October 7 is estimated at 1,139 with dozens of people still held captive in Gaza.

• Source: ALJAZEERA