According to the reports on Wednesday (30 April), at least 12 people were killed overnight in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes, according to hospital staff. The casualties included multiple children, highlighting the heavy toll on civilians during the ongoing conflict. The strikes occurred in the early hours of Wednesday (30 April, local time), catching many families off guard while they were sleeping.
The attacks targeted three residential houses located in the densely populated Nuseirat refugee camp. This camp has seen repeated violence and has long been a flashpoint in the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Locals reported that the strikes caused widespread panic and devastation in the area.
Medical staff at Al-Aqsa Hospital confirmed that the bodies of the victims were brought to the facility shortly after the airstrikes. Among the deceased were three children, including two brothers whose bodies were severely mutilated. The scenes at the hospital morgue were described as harrowing by those present.
These latest strikes add to the growing number of civilian casualties in Gaza. International concern continues to mount as humanitarian agencies call for greater efforts to protect non-combatants. The incident underscores the urgent need for a ceasefire and renewed peace talks in the region.
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