Gaza Strikes Escalate Amid Ongoing Israeli Conflict

Israeli strikes in Gaza, primarily affecting women and children, have resulted in significant casualties. Amid ongoing conflict, which began in 2023, thousands of Palestinians have been displaced, and efforts to mediate a ceasefire remain unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Israel faces a concerning net departure of citizens for the second consecutive year.

Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, officials reported Wednesday as the prolonged conflict entered another year.

The strikes targeted multiple locations in Gaza, including a home in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza and the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Health officials reported several fatalities, primarily women and children, and multiple injuries.

The conflict has displaced a significant portion of Gaza's population, leading to severe humanitarian challenges, while efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have repeatedly floundered.

(With inputs from agencies.)