In intense clashes in Gaza, Hamas targeted and killed multiple Israeli soldiers, while also destroying several Israeli tanks and armored vehicles. The Israeli army confirmed the casualties, including the death of a major.
Meanwhile, Israeli military attacks on Gaza’s residential areas persist, resulting in over 165 Palestinian casualties within 24 hours, pushing the total number of martyrs to 21,600. An Israeli hostage also lost their life due to the bombardment.
The Gaza Media Office reports extensive damage, with 65,000 houses completely destroyed and 290,000 rendered uninhabitable by Israeli airstrikes. By mid-December, Israel dropped 29,000 bombs, causing destruction to 70% of Gaza’s residential zones.
Described by an American newspaper as one of the worst destructions in modern records, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses the Israeli government of treating Palestinians as enemies, involving killings and occupation in both the West Bank and Gaza.