IOF kill 17, incl. 7 children, in two massacres in north, central Gaza

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
20 Dec 2024 21:57
2 Shares

Al Mayadeen's correspondent says a large number of victims remain trapped under the rubble.

Listen

The bodies of people killed during an Israeli strike on Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, lie at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, also known as the Al-Maamadani Hospital, in Gaza City on December 19, 2024 (AFP)

The Israeli occupation military committed Friday new massacres, killing additional Palestinian civilians, including children.

The Gaza Civil Defense confirmed that 10 people, including seven children, were killed when the occupation forces targeted a house belonging to the Khella family in Jabalia al-Nazla, northern Gaza.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent affirmed that a large number of victims remain trapped under the rubble.

Our correspondent also said the occupation forces committed another massacre, targeting an apartment in the Yafa Tower in the al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing seven people and injuring 15 others.

Additionally, the al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza reported receiving four injuries caused by the occupation's intense bombardment of nearby homes.

Earlier on Friday, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported on the 441st day of the ongoing Israeli genocide that Israeli occupation forces have killed 45,206 Palestinians, while another 107,512 have been injured since October 7, 2023.

The Israeli occupation committed three massacres across the Gaza Strip in 24 hours, killing 77 Palestinians and injuring 174 others, the Ministry said in its daily report.

Hamas urges international pressure to halt Israeli aggression on Gaza

Hamas called on Friday for intensified international pressure on "Israel" to end its ongoing aggression, which has led to genocide, ethnic cleansing, and forced displacement in Gaza over the last 15 months.

The group urged the global community "to criminalize Israeli actions, specifically its terrorism, and to bolster support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination."

In a statement released on International Human Solidarity Day, Hamas emphasized the need for continued and intensified solidarity actions in cities and capitals around the world in support of Palestine's just cause.

The Resistance movement further stressed that holding "Israel" accountable for its crimes—both politically and legally—rests on the shoulders of the international community, Arab and Islamic nations, United Nations bodies, and all free peoples. It also urged immediate action to bring an end to the ongoing Israeli aggression.

Hamas emphasized that supporting the Palestinian cause and standing in solidarity with their legitimate rights is a mark of honor for those who oppose the Israeli occupation.

As the world observes the International Day of Human Solidarity, the movement reiterated the scale of the atrocities being committed with the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity carried out by Israeli forces.

With the Israeli aggression entering its 441st day, Hamas urged the international community to fulfill its legal, ethical, and humanitarian responsibilities to halt this unprecedented wave of Israeli violence and terror.