Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates: Airstrikes Claim Over 60 Lives in Safe Zones

Israeli airstrikes have killed over 60 Palestinians in southern and central Gaza, including a strike in a 'safe zone.' Despite ongoing cease-fire talks, raids targeted Hamas military structures, leading to significant casualties. The conflict has caused extensive humanitarian suffering, displacing most of Gaza's population.

In a tragic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Tuesday have claimed the lives of more than 60 Palestinians in southern and central Gaza. One particularly devastating strike hit an Israeli-declared 'safe zone' crowded with thousands of displaced people.

The deadliest attack occurred near a gas station outside Khan Younis in Muwasi, a coastal region designated as a humanitarian refuge by the Israeli military. Officials at Khan Younis' Nasser Hospital reported 17 deaths. Surrounding areas host dense tent camps for the displaced.

The Israeli military has yet to comment on the strikes. This violence follows a previous strike killing over 90 people, including children, while targeting a top Hamas military commander. Despite cease-fire talks, the conflict continues unabated, causing widespread humanitarian crises and displacing most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents.

(With inputs from agencies.)