At least 65 bodies discovered in Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza City
Conflict began in October 2023, has resulted in over 38,000 deaths according to Gaza's Health Ministry
Intense clashes between Israeli troops and Hamas militants resulted in significant destruction and loss of life
Israeli military operations extended for second time, leading to widespread devastation and displacement
UN ordered Israel to take steps to protect Palestinians as it examines genocide allegations against Israeli leaders
In the past week, intense clashes between Israeli troops and Hamas militants in Gaza City have resulted in significant destruction and loss of life. According to various sources, dozens of bodies have been discovered amidst the rubble of industrial areas in Gaza City.
The latest reports indicate that at least 65 bodies were found under the rubble in one neighborhood alone (Shejaiya). Israeli military operations in Gaza City were extended for a second time since the war began, leading to widespread devastation and displacement. Residents who returned to search for their belongings amidst the ruins described scenes of utter obliteration.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began with Hamas militants storming into southern Israel in October 2023, has resulted in the deaths of over 38,000 people according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The Israeli military launched a major offensive in Gaza City on June 28th, citing the presence of militants and tunnels as justification for their actions.
Despite Israel's claims that they were targeting militants, civilians have been disproportionately affected by the violence. The United Nations has ordered Israel to take steps to protect Palestinians as it examines genocide allegations against Israeli leaders. Israel denies these charges.
The ongoing conflict has left many Palestinians in dire circumstances, with widespread hunger and cramped living conditions in tent camps. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to exchange accusations and military actions.
Israeli troops withdrew from the Gaza City district of Shijaiyah, ending a two-week offensive.
Palestinians returned to find their homes destroyed or damaged. Nearly every building was flattened to rubble for block after block.
Sharif Abu Shanab’s four-story building collapsed and he cannot enter it or take anything out.
Gaza’s Civil Defense organization recovered 60 bodies after the Israeli pullout and is continuing the search for more. More bodies are believed buried under rubble.
Israel launched the war in Gaza after Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and killed some 1,200 people mostly civilians and abducted about 250.
More than 38,300 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war according to the territory’s Health Ministry. It does not distinguish between combatants and civilians in its count.
The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to take steps to protect Palestinians as it examines genocide allegations against Israeli leaders. Israel denies the charge.
Accuracy
The number of bodies found varies between sources.
The Israeli military's claims about the number of militants killed and tunnels destroyed cannot be independently confirmed.
