Israel said the intended targets were two Hamas commanders, Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama.
The attack hit Al-Mawasi, a designated humanitarian safe zone in Gaza.
A stroke that – according to what they explain from Israel– Had as Targeting Hamas commanders in southern Gazacaused the Death of at least 71 peoplein addition to 289 injured, local health officials reported on Saturday.
Israel said the intended targets were two Hamas commanders, Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama. From the Islamist movement, They rejected the claim of the Jewish State on who they were targeting with the attack, in addition to not being able to specify whether any of those mentioned are dead.
The attack reached Al-Mawasi, a designated safe humanitarian zone in Gazawhere thousands of Palestinians were taking refuge.
People say that Deif was the one who designed the plan and the October 7 attack against Israel which killed 1,200 people and triggered the current war. The AP noted that the man has been on Israel’s most wanted list for several years. Moreover, if he is among the dead, ceasefire negotiations could be thwarted because it could be seen as a major Israeli victory.
Notably Deif survived seven Israeli assassination attempts.
More than 71 Palestinians killed
At least 71 Palestinians were killed in the airstrike and 289 were injured, It is the deadliest action in several weeksaccording to input from the Gaza Ministry of Health.
“Several victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, and ambulance and civil defense teams are They can’t reach them“the ministry said. The Israeli military also said that the terrorists hid among civilians.
According to images described by AP, the attack left a huge crater, charred tents, burned cars and household belongings scattered everywhere.
An Israeli military official said in an online press conference that The area was not a tent complex but a Hamas compound where militants were guarding Deif.Reuters reported.
Source: Ambito
