Israel Continues Attacks on Gaza: Amid the escalating 12-day conflict with Iran that began on June 13, 2025, Israel has continued its military operations in Gaza, targeting Palestinian militant groups it accuses of coordinating with Iran and its proxies.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad positions in Gaza City and Khan Younis, claiming these were preemptive measures to neutralize rocket launch sites and tunnels allegedly used to smuggle weapons from Iran.
The strikes have resulted in significant civilian casualties, with reports indicating over 150 Palestinians killed, including women and children, and widespread destruction of residential areas, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The international community has expressed alarm over Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza, with the United Nations calling for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and allow humanitarian aid to reach the region.
Despite global condemnation, Israel, backed by the United States, defends its actions as necessary for national security, citing intelligence of Iranian support for Palestinian militants.
The continued bombardment, coupled with the broader Iran-Israel conflict, has raised fears of a multi-front war, further destabilizing the Middle East.
Efforts by Qatar and Egypt to broker a ceasefire in Gaza have so far failed, as Israel intensifies its operations, leaving Gaza’s population under severe strain with limited access to food, water, and medical care.
sources: raialkhalij + aljazeera