In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, the latest series of Israeli attacks on Gaza have resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinians, including journalists and civilians. The strikes have intensified amidst discussions of a potential ceasefire agreement and in response to the International Court of Justice declaring the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories as illegal.

According to the Civil Defence, six Palestinians were killed in the neighboring Bureij camp, while another 10 lost their lives in Gaza City and other areas north of the territory. Local sources reported that a commercial building housing displaced people east of Khan Younis was bombed by Israel, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals, with others still missing under the rubble.

Tragedy also struck in Rafah in southern Gaza, where the Wafa news agency reported one person killed and several others injured in an Israeli air attack. In Jabalia, in the northern part of Gaza, local journalist Muhammad Abu Jasser, his wife, and two children were killed due to Israeli shelling. A relative of Abu Jasser expressed shock and devastation at the loss, questioning why innocent children had to suffer such a fate.

The toll on journalists in Gaza has been particularly devastating, with the Gaza's Government Media Office revealing that 161 Palestinian journalists have been killed since the beginning of the war. Amidst reports of increasing numbers of casualties, the Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that Israeli forces have killed 37 people in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall Palestinian death toll to 38,919.

The dire situation in Gaza is exacerbated by the suffocating blockade imposed by Israel, leading to a hunger crisis among the population. Health advocates have also raised concerns about the spread of diseases caused by sewage spills near the encampments of displaced people.

In response to Israel's actions, the Ministry of Interior in Gaza warned against citizens moving from the northern to the southern part of the territory, accusing Israel of using psychological pressure to further displace Palestinians. The ministry condemned the occupation's alleged torture and abuse of displaced individuals, criticizing the lack of international attention to these atrocities.

Hamas, the Palestinian group governing Gaza, accused Israel of escalating its bombing campaign in the past two days as a direct response to the International Court of Justice's ruling. They called on the United Nations to intervene swiftly and put an end to what they labeled "Zionist crimes and terrorism."

Izzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas's political bureau, stressed that Israel's actions will not go unpunished and called for mounting pressure. In recent days, Hamas's military wing, the Qassam Brigades, and other armed groups claimed responsibility for several attacks against Israeli forces, including an ambush on a tank in Rafah.

As the conflict continues to escalate, the international community faces mounting pressure to find a peaceful resolution and prevent further loss of innocent lives in the region.