<p>At least 103 people were killed in Gaza overnight as enclave’s Health Ministry claimed on Saturday (Feb 24) that the Israeli army targeted families and residential complexes. With this, the death toll in Gaza has risen to 29,600. Nearly 70,000 people have been injured since the conflict began on October 7.</p>

<h2><strong>Details of attack</strong></h2>

<p>The Gazan health ministry claimed&nbsp;at least 10 attacks in residential areas, including the residence of popular Palestinian comedian Mahmoud Za'tar. The attacks resulted in at least 160 injuries, and left several critical.</p>

<p>Israeli military helicopter reportedly fired towards the houses in Deir al-Balah area in central Gaza.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian leaders reject Israel's post-war Gaza plan</strong></p>

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<p>“I was against the idea of leaving Gaza, because I love Gaza and I don’t want to leave it, but they are forcing us to leave Gaza looking for safety,” Za'tar was quoted as saying by The National News.</p>

<p>The attack on Za'tar’s house was alone responsible for at least 22 casualties and 50 injuries, the Hamas-run ministry claimed.</p>

<h2><strong>Humanitarian crisis intensifies</strong></h2>

<p>The relentless pounding of the strip has worsened food and water supplies in the enclave.</p>

<p>On Friday (Feb 23), the UN humanitarian agency, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said: “Without adequate food and water supplies, as well as health and nutrition services, the elevated risk of famine in Gaza is projected to increase.”</p>

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<p>The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, said Saturday that Gazans were “in extreme peril while the world watches on”.</p>

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<p>“No one can claim “I did not know” as the images, footage and voices of unspeakable suffering continue,” the UNRWA said on X.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for shutting down the UNRWA in a two-page document titled, The Day After Hamas, his vision for ‘future Gaza.’</p>

<h2><strong>Efforts underway to strike peace deal</strong></h2>

<p>The attacks came even as mediators met in Paris on Friday to discuss another potential truce between Israel and Hamas. Officials from the US, Egypt and Qatar gathered in Paris, along with Israel's spy chief.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least 103 people were killed in Gaza overnight as enclave’s Health Ministry claimed on Saturday (Feb 24) that the Israeli army targeted families and residential complexes.

At least 103 people were killed in Gaza overnight as enclave’s Health Ministry claimed on Saturday (Feb 24) that the Israeli army targeted families and residential complexes. With this, the death toll in Gaza has risen to 29,600. Nearly 70,000 people have been injured since the conflict began on October 7. Details of attack The Gazan health ministry claimed at least 10 attacks in residential areas, including the residence of popular Palestinian comedian Mahmoud Za'tar. The attacks resulted in at least 160 injuries, and left several critical. Israeli military helicopter reportedly fired towards the houses in Deir al-Balah area in central Gaza. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian leaders reject Israel's post-war Gaza plan × “I was against the idea of leaving Gaza, because I love Gaza and I don’t want to leave it, but they are forcing us to leave Gaza looking for safety,” Za'tar was quoted as saying by The National News. The attack on Za'tar’s house was alone responsible for at least 22 casualties and 50 injuries, the Hamas-run ministry claimed. Humanitarian crisis intensifies The relentless pounding of the strip has worsened food and water supplies in the enclave. On Friday (Feb 23), the UN humanitarian agency, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said: “Without adequate food and water supplies, as well as health and nutrition services, the elevated risk of famine in Gaza is projected to increase.” Also read: Israel war: G20 has consensus for two-state solution, says Brazil The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, said Saturday that Gazans were “in extreme peril while the world watches on”. Also read: New Israeli settlements in West Bank `inconsistent` with international law: US “No one can claim “I did not know” as the images, footage and voices of unspeakable suffering continue,” the UNRWA said on X. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for shutting down the UNRWA in a two-page document titled, The Day After Hamas, his vision for ‘future Gaza.’ Efforts underway to strike peace deal The attacks came even as mediators met in Paris on Friday to discuss another potential truce between Israel and Hamas. Officials from the US, Egypt and Qatar gathered in Paris, along with Israel's spy chief. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israel-Hamas war:100 ‘killed’ in overnight strikes on Gaza residences, claims its health ministry