At least 60 Palestinians killed as Israel steps up operations in and around Gaza City in a new phase of its ground-and-air campaign. Medical officials in Gaza report dozens of civilian deaths and heavy displacement as the Gaza City offensive flattens buildings and forces large-scale evacuations. Relief groups warn of worsening humanitarian needs.
Overview
Israeli forces intensified strikes and ground operations in Gaza City this weekend, producing fierce urban fighting and mass evacuations. Local health authorities and hospital sources report 60 Palestinians killed in the most recent surge of attacks, with many casualties among civilians. The military says it is targeting militant infrastructure but civilian tolls and damage to residential towers are significant.
Impact on Civilians
Hospitals in Gaza City have received multiple casualties, including children and entire families, as strikes hit homes and tents. Medical staff describe overwhelmed facilities and severe shortages of supplies. The Gaza City offensive has also prompted mass displacement — hundreds of thousands have fled or been ordered to move south, often into areas already hosting displaced people. Humanitarian groups warn of rapidly deteriorating conditions.
Intensified Strikes & Structural Destruction
Israeli forces have stepped up airstrikes and ground operations in the eastern suburbs of Gaza City, advancing toward central and western districts. Neighbourhoods under heavy fire include Sheikh Radwan, Zeitoun, and Tuffah.
At least 20 tower blocks have been destroyed over recent weeks, according to Israeli military statements. Among them, prominent high-rise buildings have been demolished in Zeitoun and Shejaia.
Civilian Toll & Mass Displacement
Health authorities in Gaza report that 60 Palestinians killed in the latest escalation — many of them civilians — after strikes demolished homes and targeted residential areas.
Displacement has surged: over 500,000 people are reported to have fled Gaza City, moving south toward Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis, as per UN displacement trackers.
UNRWA shelters and nearby areas are overcrowded, with some 94,000 persons living in its shelters across Gaza, including many newly displaced.
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Aid Impediments & Humanitarian Risk
Many UNRWA installations (over half of them in Gaza Strip) are located within the Israeli-militarized zones or in areas under displacement orders. These are often struck or affected by nearby demolition and bombardments.
Vital infrastructure services such as water, sanitation, and clinics are operating at reduced capacity. Some clinics in Gaza City, including the Beach camp clinic, have ceased operations due to damage.
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International Concerns
Pope Leo has condemned what he describes as “forced exile” of civilians as a result of the Gaza City offensive.
As Western and U.N. leaders prepare for the U.N. General Assembly, several countries are signaling recognition of Palestinian statehood, partially in response to the humanitarian crisis.
Final thoughts
The Gaza City offensive has triggered a sharp rise in civilian casualties and displacement, with 60 Palestinians killed in recent operations. The destruction of residential towers and essential services deepens concerns about long-term humanitarian fallout. Swift action to secure aid access, protect civilians, and restore critical infrastructure is increasingly urgent.
