GAZA CITY – War torn Gaza stunned under relentless bombardment as Israel’s armed forces unleashed one of its destructive assaults yet, toppling buildings, demolishing tunnels, and killing at least 60 Palestinians in a single day.
The dramatic escalation came just hours before 10 countries, including Britain, Canada, Australia, and Belgium, prepare to officially recognise Palestine as an independent state, a move timed ahead of the UN General Assembly this week that could reshape global diplomacy.
Israeli forces rained fire on Sheikh Radwan and Tel Al-Hawa districts to enter city’s densely packed heart, where most of Gaza’s civilians are now staying.
For two weeks, Israeli army removed 20 high-rises; while Palestinian resistance group Hamas insists devastation is worse, accusing Israel of tearing apart 1,800 homes and 13,000 makeshift shelters since August.
Tensions also flared further when Netanyahu forces blocked a new relief corridor.
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