Conflict Escalates: Impact of Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya, Gaza, led to dozens of casualties according to Hamas and Palestinian health officials. Rescue efforts are constrained by telecommunications outages. Israeli forces continue target operations against Hamas, with ongoing intense military action across Gaza.

An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya on Saturday resulted in multiple casualties, with rescue operations ongoing, according to local doctors and officials.

The Hamas media office reported 73 fatalities, though official numbers from Gaza's health ministry were unavailable. Israeli military contested these figures, arguing they were exaggerated.

Efforts to rescue those trapped have been hindered by disrupted communications. The Israeli military continues operations targeting Hamas, amidst a backdrop of significant casualties across Gaza, Palestinian health authorities report.

(With inputs from agencies.)