‘Another terrifying night’ in Gaza Strip as Israeli strike kills 5 people

An Israeli air attack on a residential apartment in western Gaza City has resulted in the deaths of at least five people and severely wounded at least six others, according to medical staff at al-Shifa Hospital. The strike, which occurred early on Saturday in the al-Asala building within the densely populated Remal neighborhood, reportedly took place without prior warning. Among the deceased were four women, two of whom were identified as Christians.

The attack occurred during the night while residents were asleep, with witnesses reporting intensified fighter jet activity followed by three strikes that hit the apartment, causing significant damage and igniting fires. Palestinian Civil Defence crews struggled to extinguish the blazes and search for missing individuals amidst the rubble, as Israeli drones continued to operate overhead.

In the wake of this deadly incident, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the "devastating consequences" stemming from persistent delays in humanitarian aid entering Gaza. The WHO stated that medical supplies are currently awaiting entry approval for an average of 74 days, contributing to a critical situation where no hospital in Gaza is operating at full capacity.