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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beit Lahia Building, Killing Over 100 Displaced Civilians, Including 25 Children

Oct 29, 2024, 09:33 AM

Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday morning targeted a five-story residential building belonging to the Abu Nassr family in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, killing at least 93 people, including 25 children, according to local Palestinian officials. The building was sheltering displaced civilians amid Israel's offensive in the area, which has entered its third week. The death toll has been rising throughout the day, with reports indicating that over 100 people may have been killed as rescue workers continue to search for survivors under the rubble. The Gaza Health Ministry stated that dozens more are missing or unaccounted for. Northern Gaza has been under siege and intense bombardment, with more than 200,000 people trapped with limited access to water, food, and medicine. Rescue services in the region are overwhelmed due to the ongoing conflict.