Summary
On October 31, 2023, Israeli airstrikes targeted the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, resulting in significant civilian casualties. According to reports from the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, at least 70 people were killed in the strike, which also claimed the life of a Hamas commander.
The airstrike on Al-Maghazi occurred amid Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, which were initiated in response to a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. This incident is part of a broader conflict that has seen extensive military actions and retaliatory strikes, leading to a high death toll among both combatants and civilians. Following the attack, Israeli officials stated that the strike was aimed at Hamas militants, while the Gaza Health Ministry’s figures underscored the impact on the civilian population, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. The incident raised concerns about the targeting of densely populated areas and the challenges of distinguishing between military targets and civilian infrastructure during warfare.
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