For the third day in a row, ‘Israel’ has persistently undertaken belligerent attacks on the Gaza Strip, exhibiting a display of unyielding force.
The consequences of this ongoing aggression, as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, have yielded a distressing toll of 25 fatalities and 70 individuals wounded, amplifying the gravity of the situation.
In a formidable display of resistance, the Palestinian factions have responded by unleashing barrages of rockets directed towards the occupied Palestinian territories. Reports indicate that these retaliatory actions commenced at the break of dawn today, underscoring the heightened tension and escalating nature of the conflict.
The locality of Kissufim witnessed the piercing sound of warning sirens, followed by the deployment of the Iron Dome system in a determined effort to intercept the incoming missiles.
Israeli media outlets have disclosed a staggering estimate of approximately 500 rockets launched from Gaza towards ‘Israel’ on Wednesday. These figures cast doubt on the validity of the assurances provided by the Egyptians, as the nature of the rockets directed towards the heartland of the occupied territories contradicts their claims.
Moreover, the cities of Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and various other urban centers within ‘Israel’ have suffered the devastating impact of bombings. In response, the Palestinian resistance has firmly asserted that they will only consider a truce if it aligns with their own terms and conditions, signaling a resolute stance amid the escalating tensions.
Gaza Under Attack
The Gaza Strip has witnessed Israeli airstrikes specifically targeting residential areas and homes, resulting in extensive devastation and the tragic loss of civilian lives.
Among the targets was the Al-Agha family’s residence in the Al-Qarara region, which was completely demolished by the airstrikes. Another house, owned by the Al-Masry family, suffered a similar fate in the northern Gaza Strip.
Adding to the series of appalling acts committed by the enemy, the Israeli occupation forces, in the early hours of today, employed a suicide drone to strike two apartments north of Khan Yunis. This merciless attack claimed the lives of three civilians and led to the martyrdom of the esteemed fighter commander Ali Hassan Ghali, known as “Abu Muhammad.”
In an official statement, the Al-Quds Brigades expressed their profound grief over the loss of martyr leader Ali Hassan Ghali, widely known as Abu Muhammad. Martyr Ghali, a prominent member of the military council and the esteemed chief of the rocketry unit, tragically fell victim to a deceitful Zionist assassination in Khan Yunis, located in southern Gaza. The statement also acknowledged the presence of other devout martyrs who were martyred alongside him.
In response to the escalating aggression, the Palestinian resistance has issued a warning that further attacks may provoke retaliatory strikes targeting Tel Aviv.
Meanwhile, Ashraf al-Qidra, the spokesperson for the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, emphasized that hospitals continue to receive an increasing number of victims as a result of the relentless Israeli bombardment on the Strip.
The intensive targeting of residential neighborhoods has led to the loss of 21 martyrs, including six children, three women, and two elderly individuals. Additionally, the injuries sustained by 64 individuals range from serious to critical and moderate, with 21 children, eight women, and three elderly among the wounded.
During the events of Wednesday, as a response to the deadly airstrikes conducted by the ‘Israeli’ regime, Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza launched a fresh wave of retaliatory rockets, targeting cities including Tel Aviv.
Issuing a statement, the joint command of Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza declared that they had launched “hundreds” of rockets towards the occupied Palestinian territories, as part of a military operation referred to as “Revenge of the Free.”
“The resistance shall persist as a united force, acting as a steadfast defender for our people, our land, and our sacred sites across all fronts of our homeland,” asserted the statement.
Despite ‘Israel’s’ attempts to halt the aggression through various mediation efforts, the Palestinian resistance remains resolute in its commitment to put an end to the assassinations. It’s worth noting that the collective body of the Palestinian Resistance Factions, known as the Joint Room, has officially named their response to the ongoing aggression as “The Revenge of the Free People.”
Source: Al-Manar English Website
