27 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza Strip

By Anadolu staff

GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) - At least 27 Palestinians were killed early Thursday in Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

The Israeli army carried out airstrikes on wide areas in northern and southern Gaza Strip, particularly targeting the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah, the agency cited local sources as saying.

The military artillery also shelled the neighborhoods of Al-Daraj and Al-Tuffah in the east of Gaza City, as well as the town of Jabalia in the northern part of the enclave, the agency added.

Israel has bombarded the Gaza Strip from the air and land, imposed a siege and mounted a ground offensive in retaliation for a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7.

At least 18,608 Palestinians have been killed and 50,594 injured in the Israeli onslaught since then, according to Gaza’s health authorities.

The Israeli death toll in the Hamas attack stood at 1,200, while around 139 hostages remained in captivity, according to official figures.

*Writing by Mohammad Sio​​​​​​​