Gaza: At least 14 people, including three Palestinian journalists, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a hospital in southern Gaza, according to local health authorities.
The latest attack comes amid Israel’s intensified military campaign to seize full control of Gaza City, prompting a mass displacement of nearly one million Palestinians toward the south.
Medical workers at the targeted facility reported overwhelming casualties and warned of worsening conditions, particularly for children suffering from starvation. Doctors say they are powerless to treat the growing number of malnourished patients, blaming an Israeli-imposed blockade that has resulted in what they call a “man-made famine.”
Escalation in Zeitoun and Sabra:
The Israeli army has significantly escalated its ground and aerial offensive in the Zeitoun and Sabra neighborhoods of Gaza City since August 6. According to the Palestinian Civil Defence, more than 1,000 buildings have been completely destroyed in the area, with hundreds of civilians feared trapped under the rubble.
"The ongoing shelling and blocked access routes are preventing many rescue and aid operations," the Civil Defence said in a statement on Sunday. "There are grave concerns about the continued incursion of Israeli forces into Gaza City, at a time when field crews lack the capacity to deal with the intensity of the ongoing Israeli attacks."
Emergency responders say they are receiving continuous reports of missing persons but are unable to respond due to the security situation. Hospitals, already operating beyond capacity, are struggling to handle the influx of injured civilians.
No Safe Haven:
“There is no safe area in the Gaza Strip, whether in the north or south, where shelling continues to target civilians in their homes, shelters, and even in their displacement camps,” the Civil Defence statement added.
Israeli tanks have entered the Sabra neighborhood in recent days, part of a broader strategy to fully occupy Gaza City. The military push is driving a massive internal displacement, with close to 1 million people forced to flee toward the southern regions of the besieged enclave.
Cross-Border Escalation in Yemen:
In a related development, Houthi forces in Yemen reported that Israeli airstrikes on the capital, Sanaa, killed at least six people and wounded 86 others. The strikes reportedly targeted the presidential palace and multiple energy facilities.
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The cross-border escalation further raises concerns about regional spillover from the war in Gaza, as tensions continue to mount across multiple fronts in the Middle East.
