Tragedy in Gaza: Spiraling Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

At least 93 Palestinians were killed or went missing in an Israeli strike on Beit Lahiya in Gaza, causing international concern. The incident has escalated tensions, with reports of many children among the casualties. The U.N. has called for an investigation into one of the deadliest recent attacks.

In a recent escalation of violence, at least 93 Palestinians were killed or are missing following an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Beit Lahiya, Gaza. As the death toll rises, international condemnation mounts, with the U.N. and the U.S. expressing grave concerns over the tragic loss of life.

The strike, described as "horrifying" by U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, has renewed calls for a thorough investigation. Video footage captured by Reuters showed bodies wrapped in blankets and scenes of desperation as neighbors attempted to rescue survivors from the debris.

Amid ongoing operations in northern Gaza, humanitarian conditions have worsened considerably. The Palestinian Civil Emergency Service reports over 100,000 people trapped without medical or food supplies, while medical evacuations from critical areas have further strained emergency response efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)