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As indirect talks commence in Cairo, Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip continue without pause, per Gaza’s Civil Defense.
Persistent Strikes and Deaths
Representative Mahmoud Basal announced that two dozen Palestinians were killed in the latest one-day period, with shelling continuing.
He added, "Zero humanitarian shipments have been permitted entry to Gaza City since the offensive began 28 days prior."
"There are still bodies we cannot retrieve from zones controlled by Israel," he emphasized.
Specific Reports of Overnight Strikes
Locals report that from 21:30 local time on yesterday until early morning, aerial and artillery attacks hit multiple areas of the city.
- Bombardment focused on the southwest sectors industrial zone, and university area, followed by heavy fire in that district.
- Subsequently, bombing runs hit al-Tuffah and the government security building.
- In the early hours, military aircraft attacked that area, a refugee camp, and al-Jalaa Street, while artillery struck that road near the roundabout and the hospital.
Civilian Zones Impacted
Local sources noted explosive boxes targeting civilian zones in the area and al-Jalaa Street.
The spokesman confirmed that that area, the neighborhood, and that road were among the most heavily bombarded districts overnight.
