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On Friday, May 16, 2025, Israeli forces launched intense attacks on the northern region of the besieged Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli news outlet Maariv, Israeli forces conducted strikes on Gaza every four minutes throughout the day.
The intensity of these airstrikes surpassed even the initial phase of the conflict that began in October 2023.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that more than 100 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Friday’s attacks in northern Gaza. According to Gaza’s Civil Defense, nine homes and tents were targeted in the bombings, leaving many people trapped under rubble. Some of the victims reached out via phone, pleading for rescue.
Israel had previously warned that it would launch widespread attacks on Gaza if Hamas did not agree to a ceasefire during U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit. Following the conclusion of Trump’s visit on Friday, Israeli forces began their aggressive campaign in northern Gaza.
Bashir Al-Gandhur, a resident of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, told the BBC, “We were asleep when the Israeli forces attacked. Bombs were dropped from warships and fighter jets. Eleven people were killed near my home, including my two nieces and one nephew.” He added that his brother’s wife remains trapped under the rubble, and due to the intensity of the bombings, rescue efforts have been unsuccessful.
The attacks have further deepened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, Israel’s aggression continues unabated.
AI/MR
