The Israeli army struck Gaza City on Friday, declaring it an active combat zone.
International organisations and aid groups condemned Israel’s new offensive.
Gaza health officials reported 63,025 deaths, including 59 in the past 24 hours.
Churches and aid groups pledged to stay, helping displaced residents despite ongoing attacks.
Israel stated Hamas leaders and tunnels remain active in Gaza City.
Explosions and smoke appeared across southern Israel as fighting continued.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack.
Civilians Face Extreme Hardship
Residents said global condemnation did not halt Israel’s military actions.
Mohamed Aboul Hadi reported massacres continued even during humanitarian pauses.
Displaced families erected temporary tents near the Nuseirat refugee camp on Friday.
Mohammed Maarouf compared his family’s suffering to animals abandoned in the streets.
He claimed dogs live with more dignity than those forced into shelters.
Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis Intensify
Gaza Health Ministry confirmed over 63,000 Palestinians died since the war started.
The ministry reported 322 deaths from malnutrition, including 121 children.
UN officials consider the ministry’s figures credible despite its Hamas affiliation.
Israel rejected these numbers but provided no alternative statistics.
Israel imposed “tactical pauses” last month to allow limited aid deliveries.
Aid organisations said blockades, looting, and restrictions hindered assistance.
On Friday, Israel called up tens of thousands of reservists for new strikes.
Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee promised to intensify attacks until Hamas fell and hostages returned.
He instructed civilians in Gaza City to evacuate south, calling it unavoidable.
