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The Israeli army carried out around 250 airstrikes across the Gaza Strip over the past 48 hours, amid a breakdown in cease-fire negotiations taking place in Doha.
In an official statement, the military said the strikes were conducted in coordination with the internal security agency Shin Bet and targeted what it described as booby-trapped buildings, weapons storage sites, anti-tank missile launchers, sniper positions, and underground tunnels.
The bombardments, which included combined ground and air assaults, hit multiple areas, including Beit Hanoun, Shujaiya, and Zeitoun. Civilian zones, including tents and shelters housing displaced Palestinians, were also impacted, according to local sources.
Separately, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee warned Gaza residents against entering the sea, citing security reasons.
In a post on X, Adraee said fishing and swimming are prohibited, stating that anyone entering the water would be at risk. His remarks come as the coastal enclave faces an escalating food shortage, worsened by ongoing hostilities and restrictions on humanitarian aid.
The Israeli army resumed large-scale operations on March 18, ending a cease-fire that had been in effect since January 19. Since the beginning of the conflict on October 7, 2023, at least 57,823 Palestinians have been killed and 137,887 injured, according to local health authorities.
Since March 18 alone, 7,261 have died and 25,846 have been wounded in continued strikes.
Meanwhile, Israeli and U.S.-backed humanitarian aid zones have reportedly come under attack since May 27, resulting in 788 deaths and over 5,199 injuries, according to local sources.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to expand operations, stating the goal is to take full control of the Gaza Strip.
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