Media: At least 11 people killed due to Israeli army strikes in Gaza

At least 11 people have been killed in Gaza since the early hours of this morning due to Israeli army airstrikes, including a mother and her six-month-old baby in northern Jabalia.

The ongoing bombardment follows the resumption of military operations by the Israeli army on March 18, effectively ending a ceasefire that had been in place since January, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that the death toll from Israel’s military campaign has reached at least 50,144 Palestinians, with more than 113,700 others injured. The Gaza Government Media Office has updated the number of dead to over 61,700, stating that thousands of Palestinians are missing under the rubble and are presumed to be dead.

The escalation of violence also saw Israeli airstrikes continue in Syria, targeting Deraa and killing at least six people. The strikes have drawn strong condemnation from regional powers, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which have criticized Israel’s actions in Syria.

Meanwhile, the United States remains involved in military operations in Yemen, continuing airstrikes in the region. US officials are under increased scrutiny following revelations that military plans were shared with a journalist in a group chat on the Signal messaging app.

The hostilities in Gaza, which were reignited after Hamas rejected proposed ceasefire terms mediated by international intermediaries and US special envoy Steven Witkoff, have led to further casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the goal of the military operation is to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas, while Hamas itself has blamed Israel and the US for the breakdown in negotiations and the subsequent escalation of violence.

The conflict, which initially flared on October 7, 2023, during Hamas-led attacks that killed at least 1,139 people in Israel and left more than 200 captives, continues to create significant regional instability, with mounting casualties and increasing international calls for ceasefires and peace negotiations.

By Vugar Khalilov