Key facts
- Israeli artillery shelling and drone strikes have caused Palestinian fatalities in Gaza.
- Children are among the reported fatalities.
- Hospitals reported at least 17 deaths on Wednesday.
- Thousands are feared trapped under rubble.
- More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a US-brokered ceasefire in October.
- Recent strikes have continued despite ongoing truce efforts.
Israeli artillery shelling and drone strikes have resulted in multiple Palestinian fatalities across Gaza, including children. Hospitals reported at least 17 deaths on Wednesday, with thousands of individuals feared trapped under rubble following the attacks. The Gaza health ministry has stated that more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in the enclave since a US-brokered ceasefire was established in October. Recent strikes have continued despite ongoing truce efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict. The situation remains dire, with ongoing military operations contributing to a high death toll and humanitarian crisis.