At least 21 people have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip early on March 31, 2024, according to Palestinian medical sources. Reports from the Palestinian news agency WAFA indicate that the death toll may be as high as 27, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
Among the casualties, ten individuals died in a bombing that targeted a family home in Nuseirat, located in central Gaza. WAFA provided limited information regarding the identities of those affected. Additionally, an airstrike on a water distribution site in Nuseirat resulted in the deaths of eight people, including six minors, as confirmed by the al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza. The hospital reported that at least 16 others sustained injuries during this strike.
The Israeli military is currently reviewing these casualty reports. In prior statements, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have emphasized that their operations specifically target the Palestinian extremist organization Hamas and other groups classified as terrorists. The military has asserted that it takes measures to minimize civilian casualties during its operations.
Further reports from WAFA detailed additional casualties resulting from Israeli attacks in both northern and southern Gaza. The situation remains dire, with ongoing violence exacerbating humanitarian conditions in the area.
Due to restrictions imposed by Israel, independent verification of the reported casualties is challenging. Foreign journalists are not permitted access to the Gaza Strip, complicating efforts to obtain comprehensive and impartial accounts of the ongoing conflict.
The conflict continues to have devastating impacts on the civilian population, raising urgent concerns over safety and humanitarian needs in the region.
