Israel’s relentless bombing kills 26 Palestinians in Gaza this morning

Israel’s deadly air campaign against Gaza claimed the lives of at least 26 Palestinians early this morning, medical sources reported to Al Jazeera.

Nineteen of those killed were targeted in the central areas of the besieged enclave, underscoring the indiscriminate nature of the attacks.

Over the past 24 hours, Israeli air strikes have left more than 70 Palestinians dead, with dozens more wounded, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The staggering death toll highlights the devastating impact of Israel’s military assault on the densely populated region, where civilians are bearing the brunt of the onslaught.

On Thursday alone, Gaza’s government media office reported 34 air strikes carried out by the Israeli army, many of which struck civilian areas already ravaged by war.

The scale and intensity of the bombardment further erode the already dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where hospitals are overwhelmed, and basic services have collapsed.