Israeli Actions Result in Gaza Death Toll Rising to 40

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, reports of civilian casualties have surfaced from the Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian media outlets, six Palestinians waiting for help were tragically killed in Israeli fire in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, located in the same region, reported these fatalities.

The deaths in Gaza have been a subject of concern for the international community. On Monday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned the mass killing of people and the destruction in the Gaza Strip. As the conflict intensifies, the number of casualties continues to rise, with at least 40 people reported dead in Israeli attacks since early morning.

The Israeli army, however, claims to spare the civilian population in its attacks on Hamas and other terrorist targets. The Israeli army also accused Hamas of using civilian infrastructure and civilians as human shields. The Israeli military further alleges that explosives were placed in the high-rise building in Gaza, which Hamas had used during the war.

The Israeli government's aim in the war against Hamas is reportedly to militarily occupy the city of Gaza. This has led to increasing international criticism of Israel's conduct in the war. The Israeli army has stated that it is looking into the reports of these deaths in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.

The current conflict between Israel and Hamas began with a deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which led to Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. The conflict intensified again in March 2025 with a major Israeli offensive.

The reports of deaths in Gaza cannot be independently verified, but the Palestinian news agency Wafa has also reported deaths from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. In the city of Gaza alone, 25 people have lost their lives. The Israeli army attacked a building in Gaza, which Hamas had used during the war.

As the conflict continues, both sides are urging for peace and an end to the violence. The international community is calling for a ceasefire and a return to negotiations to resolve the ongoing issues. The hope is that a peaceful resolution can be found to end the suffering of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.