The recent surge in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza has culminated in an extraordinarily deadly period, marked by the killing of over 100 Palestinians in a single day, reflecting a troubling escalation in an ongoing conflict that has spanned many months. This report synthesizes the details from multiple sources describing the intensity, human toll, and broader implications of this wave of violence.
Context and Recent Escalation
Over the past several days, Gaza has been subject to relentless Israeli airstrikes. Official Palestinian health authorities and hospital staff contacted by various news agencies report over 100 fatalities within a single day, with many more injured or missing under the rubble. This surge is part of a broader pattern of attacks signaling a sharp intensification of hostilities nearly 19 months into the conflict.
This particular bout of violence follows a period of relative calm or truce but abruptly shattered it, leading to widespread devastation. The airstrikes