Israel launched a devastating airstrike on Gaza late on the night of the 18th, conducting 35 raids in just 30 minutes.
At least 50 Palestinians have been reported dead, with casualties expected to rise.
The intense bombardment turned Gaza City into a fiery inferno, forcing residents to flee in terror while many remain trapped under collapsed buildings, their fate uncertain.
In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) declared the airstrikes a 'critical strategic strike' aimed at crippling Hamas' military infrastructure and command centers.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reinforced that the war’s primary objective is to secure the release of Israeli hostages, 'whether dead or alive.
' However, this attack has not only targeted Hamas facilities but has also inflicted heavy losses on innocent civilians.
Medical officials in Gaza report that over 100 people have been injured, with many unable to receive immediate treatment due to the overwhelmed healthcare system.
According to Al Jazeera, the Nuseirat refugee camp was one of the hardest-hit areas, with hospitals overflowing with victims.
Rescuers are working tirelessly to pull survivors from the rubble, but continuous Israeli airstrikes have severely hampered their efforts.
The attack has drawn significant international concern.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep alarm and urged restraint to prevent further humanitarian disaster.
While the EU and the US have expressed 'concern' over the escalating violence, no concrete actions have been taken to push for a ceasefire.
Analysts fear that this conflict will not end anytime soon and could spiral into an even larger war.
Perhaps what deserves more attention is whether the international community should reassess its stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
For decades, this war has seen repeated escalations with no political resolution in sight.
If global leaders fail to take more decisive action, similar tragedies will likely continue to unfold.