Israeli airstrikes killed five family members of Tlaib family residing in Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, including three children, according to Gaza civil defense agency. Al Arabiya English +3; Al Jazeera +3 and The Times of India all confirmed these reports as truth. +3 The strike came during ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, which resumed after a two-month ceasefire and resumed again on March 18. As yet, no details about this particular strike have been provided by either side – The Times of India (+2); Times of Israel (+2); or AP News (+2). This attack adds to an already increasing civilian death toll in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 52,800 Palestinians have been killed since this conflict began with over half of those being women and children. International organizations have expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The UN and aid groups have harshly criticized Israel’s control over aid distribution, citing how an ongoing blockade severely limits access to essential supplies. As conflict escalates, international humanitarian law stipulates protection for civilians as the top priority. As this ongoing conflict carries on, international society urges restraint.
