As backchannel negotiations begin in Egypt, Israeli strikes on Gaza carry on without pause, per local civil defense authorities.
Ongoing Bombardment and Deaths
Representative a civil defense spokesman reported that 24 Palestinians were killed in the latest day, with bombardment persisting.
Additionally, he mentioned, "No aid trucks have been allowed into urban Gaza since the offensive began four weeks ago."
"Victims' bodies remain we cannot access from zones controlled by Israel," he said.
Detailed Account of Late-Night Bombardment
Witnesses describe that from 21:30 local time on yesterday until early morning, aerial and artillery attacks struck several parts of the urban center.
- Bombardment concentrated on the southwest sectors industrial area, and university area, then came heavy fire in that district.
- Subsequently, airstrikes struck the al-Tuffah area and the government security building.
- In the early hours, military aircraft struck Tel al-Hawa, Beach Camp, and al-Jalaa Street, while mortar fire struck that road near Hamid Roundabout and al-Shifa hospital.
Residential Areas Impacted
Observers reported ordnance dropped over neighborhoods in the area and al-Jalaa Street.
The spokesman reported that that area, al-Jalaa, and the street were among the worst-hit zones during the night.
