This happened at a time when Israel has drawn international criticism for its parliament’s decision to approve the ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA) and to declare the agency a terrorist organization.
Rescuers and members of the families of its residents gathered around the destroyed five-story block of flats.
“The number of martyrs in the massacre of the Abu Nasr family house in Beit Lahia has risen to 93, and about 40 people are still missing in the rubble,” said Mahmoud Basal, spokesman for the Gaza Civil Defense Agency.
The Israeli army said it was “looking into reports” of the strike. The army had previously reported that its forces had killed 40 Hamas militants and lost four soldiers in the Gaza Strip.
The US, Israel’s main ally and supporter, called the strike, which reportedly killed a large number of children, “horrific”.
“This was a horrific incident with a horrific outcome,” US State Department press secretary Matthew Miller told reporters. “We have reached out to the Israeli government to ask what happened here.”
Since October 6, Israel has been carrying out an air and ground attack in the north of the Gaza Strip, especially around the cities of Jabalia, Beit Lahiya and Beitanun, with the aim of preventing the regrouping of “Hamas”. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled the area.
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Situation concerning and urged both sides to exercise restraint. The US State Department highlighted the importance of protecting civilian lives and adhering to international law during military operations.
As tensions escalate, humanitarian organizations have raised alarms about the impact on civilians in Gaza, emphasizing the dire need for humanitarian aid and the protection of non-combatants amidst ongoing hostilities.
The ongoing conflict has led to widespread destruction and loss of life, drawing condemnation from various international communities and calls for immediate dialogue to address the root causes of the violence.
Residents of Beit Lahia expressed their grief and frustration over the escalating violence, as many families are left to mourn their loved ones and search for those still unaccounted for in the aftermath of the attacks.
Analysts warn that without meaningful intervention and negotiation, the cycle of violence is likely to continue, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.