The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Thursday that the Israeli occupation committed five massacres against families in the Strip, killing 55 people and injuring 166 in the past 24 hours.

Many victims remain trapped under rubble and in the streets, inaccessible to rescue and civil defense teams.

According to the Ministry, the total toll from the Israeli aggression has now reached 42,065 martyrs and 97,886 injuries since October 7.

Israeli massacre in the Deir al-Balah area

The Israeli occupation carried out a new massacre by targeting displaced individuals at the Rafida school in Deir al-Balah area this afternoon.

Hospitals report that 28 martyrs have been recorded so far, along with over 54 injuries resulting from the massacre. 

Earlier today, the Israeli occupation continued with its airstrikes and artillery bombardments across various areas, including the al-Nuseirat and Jabalia camps, as well as the city of Khan Younis.

In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces have maintained their siege on the Jabalia camp for the sixth consecutive day, continuously sending in military reinforcements.

According to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent, three Palestinians were killed and several others were injured when the occupation forces bombed a residential home in al-Hoja, coinciding with a series of raids and artillery shelling.