Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza kill at least 22 people including women and children
Summary: Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, including 11 women and two children, according to Palestinian medical officials. The strikes targeted homes in Beit Lahiya late Saturday, with 15 others reported injured.
Israel has been conducting a major offensive in northern Gaza for three weeks, claiming it is targeting Hamas militants. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 42,000 Palestinian deaths, with many civilians among the casualties.
The war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people. The conflict has led to widespread displacement, with about 90% of Gaza's population forced to flee their homes.
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