Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Strip

SOURCE www.npr.org
Israeli forces struck a humanitarian zone in Gaza, targeting Hamas leaders, resulting in at least 70 Palestinian deaths. Mohammed Deif, the chief of Hamas' military wing, was one of the targets. The strike took place in an area designated as a safe zone by Israel.

Key Points

  • Israeli forces targeted two senior Hamas officials in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza
  • Mohammed Deif, the second-in-command of Hamas' military wing, was one of the targets
  • The strike resulted in at least 70 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries