In a statement released on Thursday, the Israeli military confirmed the death of approximately 60 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, providing a summary of operations conducted over the preceding 24 hours.
The majority of the casualties, around 40 individuals, occurred in the southern Khan Younis region. Additionally, several others lost their lives in the northern Gaza Strip, including individuals at a compound associated with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, according to the military statement.
The incident marks a tragic escalation in the ongoing tensions in the region, with the Israeli forces citing operational details in their report. The situation continues to be closely monitored as international concerns rise regarding the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
