Gaza: 16 Killed in Israeli Strikes Amid Intensified Offensive

Gaza: 16 Killed in Israeli Strikes

Gaza's civil defense agency reported that 16 people were killed in Israeli strikes across the territory on Friday, amidst an intensified military offensive.

According to agency official Mohammed al-Mughayyir, the strikes, which mainly targeted central and southern Gaza, have left dozens wounded since midnight.

Israeli Military Response

The Israeli army stated its forces attacked military compounds, weapons storage facilities, and sniper posts in Gaza, also reporting over 75 terror targets hit.

Conflict Resurgence

Major operations in Gaza resumed on March 18, following a two-month ceasefire.

Casualty Figures

Gaza's health ministry reports at least 3,613 deaths since the resumption, bringing the total war death toll to 53,762, mostly civilians. The Hamas attack in October 2023 resulted in 1,218 deaths in Israel and the capture of 251 hostages.