(EPICSTORIAN) — Israeli warplanes have carried out an air attack on a gathering of Palestinians in the al-Rimal neighborhood, west of Gaza City.
Witnesses said homes were damaged and civilians scrambled for cover after the explosions.
Humanitarian organisations condemned the strike and called for transparent investigation into civilian harm.
Israel’s military said they had intelligence that Hamas was operating from within al-Rimal area.
The international community urged restraint and protection for non-combatants under international law.
Reports indicate access by ambulances was hindered by debris and ongoing aerial operations.
Civil defence teams retrieved bodies and transported injured to hospitals in Gaza City.
No independent verification yet of all casualty numbers due to limited access to affected zones.
United Nations agencies expressed deep concern about escalating attacks in densely populated neighborhoods.
This event marks another instance of violence in the Gaza City offensive being conducted by Israeli forces.
The strike is among other recent air operations that have drawn widespread international scrutiny.
Local leaders called for immediate medical aid corridors and safe passage for civilians.
Both sides have presented conflicting narratives over the presence of militant infrastructure in al-Rimal.
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