Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued with deadly force as a strike on journalist Osama al-Arbid’s home in northern Gaza killed at least eight people. The Gaza airstrikes began before dawn and have claimed the lives of at least 15 Palestinians across the Strip, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
Journalist Targeted, Survivors Pulled from Rubble
Al-Arbid survived the bombing in the as-Saftawi area. Videos circulated by local media showed him being rescued from beneath the rubble of his destroyed residence. The Israeli military has not issued a statement regarding the incident.
Aid Center Attack Adds to Civilian Toll
In another attack, Israeli forces opened fire at an aid distribution point in Rafah. The crowd had gathered at the site, which is operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). At least three Palestinians died, and 46 were injured. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as thousands surged to receive supplies. Despite the tragedy, GHF resumed its operations.
The Rafah incident followed Israel’s partial lifting of a total aid blockade enforced since March 2. That blockade had created dire shortages of food and medical supplies throughout the territory.
Read: Israeli Gunfire Wounds 47 Palestinians During Aid Distribution in Rafah: UN
Civilian Deaths Mount
Gaza’s health ministry reported on Sunday that 3,785 people had died since a temporary ceasefire collapsed on March 18. The ongoing conflict has now taken more than 53,000 lives, most of them civilians, according to AFP.
Al Jazeera reports the total Palestinian death toll since October 2023 has reached 61,000, with women and children making up the majority of victims. The offensive has displaced about 90% of Gaza’s 2 million residents, leaving much of the territory in ruins.
International Legal Action and Global Scrutiny
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last year for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. They face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Additionally, Israel is under investigation at the International Court of Justice in a case accusing it of genocide in Gaza.
The humanitarian and legal crises continue to deepen as international pressure grows.
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