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Two Palestinian civilians were killed by Israeli military gunfire in the Jabalia al-Balad and al-Wahat areas in the northern Gaza Strip, according to reports from the Palestinian Press Agency. The incidents occurred amid intensified military operations throughout the region, marking another deadly escalation in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The Palestinian Press Agency reported that the Israeli army conducted extensive demolition operations targeting residential buildings across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip early Friday morning. The military operations included widespread destruction of housing infrastructure in several neighborhoods where Israeli forces maintain a presence.
Widespread Demolitions Target Residential Buildings in Gaza
Israeli forces demolished residential buildings in areas where troops are stationed northeast of Gaza City, continuing what the agency described as a policy of systematic destruction of residential blocks in the region. The demolitions were accompanied by massive explosions that shook surrounding neighborhoods, according to local sources.
Additionally, Israeli military forces executed further demolition operations targeting facilities and buildings in northern Gaza Strip areas. The explosions were reportedly heard across wide areas, with witnesses describing the scale of destruction as extensive.
Southern Gaza Faces Intensified Military Activity
In Khan Younis, the Israeli army carried out a new demolition operation targeting an area southeast of the city. The operation coincided with intensive military movements in the region, according to the Palestinian Press Agency report.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces escalated their operations in Rafah, with Israeli military helicopters renewing heavy fire on the southern Gaza city. The aerial assault was synchronized with ground-based shelling and gunfire from Israeli military vehicles positioned throughout the city.
The skies over Rafah witnessed intensive helicopter activity, with aircraft targeting several neighborhoods with gunfire. Residents in the area reported sustained attacks across multiple residential districts.
Artillery Fire Intensifies in Khan Younis
Israeli tanks launched heavy artillery fire toward the eastern and southern areas of Khan Younis, according to reports from the Palestinian Press Agency. The shelling represented part of broader military operations affecting multiple population centers across the Gaza Strip.
However, Israeli authorities have not publicly confirmed the specific operations or provided comment on the reported civilian casualties in northern Gaza. The scale of the demolitions and military activities suggests ongoing efforts to maintain control over strategic areas throughout the territory.
In contrast to previous operations, the current wave of demolitions appears to target broader residential zones rather than specific structures. The systematic nature of the building destructions has raised concerns about the extent of damage to Gaza’s already strained civilian infrastructure.
The military activities come amid continued tensions in the Gaza Strip, with residents facing deteriorating humanitarian conditions. The demolition of residential buildings further compounds housing challenges in an area where reconstruction efforts remain severely limited.
The Palestinian Press Agency’s reports indicate that the operations extended across northern, central, and southern regions of Gaza simultaneously, suggesting coordinated military action. The timing and scope of the operations have yet to be officially explained by Israeli military spokespersons.
Authorities have not confirmed whether additional operations are planned or how long the current military activities will continue. The situation remains fluid, with no immediate indication of when normal conditions might resume for affected civilian populations in Gaza.
