Amid ceasefire negotiations, Gaza City authorities reported a grim discovery on Thursday: approximately 60 bodies were found beneath the rubble in the Shujaiya neighborhood, marking one of the area’s most intense bouts of combat in recent months.
Hamas officials disclosed that Israel’s operations had resulted in the destruction of over 300 residential units and 100 businesses in Shujaiya. Witnesses, including resident Mohammed Nairi, described returning to a neighborhood devastated beyond recognition, with homes reduced to rubble.
While Israel’s military announced the completion of its mission in Shujaiya after a two-week campaign, ongoing bombardments and clashes persisted across Gaza City.
Air strikes targeted the Sabra neighborhood, and fierce skirmishes unfolded in Tel al-Hawa, where militants engaged Israeli forces.
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In Washington, President Joe Biden acknowledged progress toward a ceasefire agreement but noted lingering complexities in negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
He emphasized the need to end the conflict, expressing regret over past decisions while highlighting current opportunities for peace.
The situation remains dire for civilians caught in the crossfire, with humanitarian efforts strained by limited access for medical aid and escalating displacement.
The United Nations, condemning the violence, warned of heightened suffering for Palestinian families already displaced multiple times during the conflict.
