Attacks wreck homes in Gaza City, today’s death toll at 24
At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in different parts of Gaza so far today – in the north, central and southern areas.
At least four houses were hit in Gaza City, which has been under severe attack – specifically its Zeitoun and Sabra neighbourhoods – for about a week now. In the middle area, two Palestinians, including a two-year-old, were killed in the last few hours. They were transferred here to Al-Aqsa Hospital, and their funeral will take place in the next few minutes.
Starvation continues, the killing continues and Palestinians are very desperate.
Palestinians look on as smoke rises following an explosion during an Israeli operation in Gaza City, August 26
Israeli army ‘actively’ operating in Gaza City
Israel is pushing into the very heart of Gaza City with overwhelming force Tanks [and] warplanes are levelling entire blocks, not just destroying buildings, but deliberately destroying and emptying residential neighbourhoods from their residents.
There has been a huge surge in the use of artillery units in the eastern part of Gaza City, destroying civilian infrastructure.
The Israeli military is using military power that is less about precise strikes, and more about erasing what remains of Gaza’s urban fabric – homes, schools, shelters, and hospitals are caught up in the bombardment.
This new military expansion is leaving families with nowhere to go.
Israel turns Gaza City’s Zeitoun from lively neighbourhood into rubble
For more than two weeks, Israeli forces have bombarded the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City, as part of plans to seize it. Zeitoun was once a bustling area with busy streets and cafes, but Israel has now reduced it to rubble.
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud has been speaking with Palestinians who once called the neighbourhood home.
