Israel continued its attacks on Gaza before an agreed truce with Hamas, killing dozens of Palestinians throughout the bombed territory.
Wednesday’s continued raids dimmed hopes that the expected four-day pause would lead to a permanent ceasefire.
“The ongoing massive bombing of the Gaza Strip continues to create tragedy and misery for Palestinians,” said Tel Aviv Tribune’s Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Khan Younis.
Three attacks in northern Gaza killed dozens of people, including entire families. Deadly air raids also took place in the southern towns of Khan Younis and Rafah, including on a building housing a charity next to the Kuwait Specialist Hospital in Rafah.
Southern Gaza has been designated a so-called safe area by the Israeli military, but its continued bombardment means the area is “just as dangerous” as the north and “people are at the same risk of losing their lives “, said Mahmoud.
In central Gaza, Israeli forces struck residential buildings in Deir el-Balah and the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, raising fears of multiple deaths and injuries.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued to attack towns in the occupied West Bank. In one such incident, six Palestinians were shot dead in Tulkarem, the Palestinian Authority Health Ministry said.