In one strike, medics said 15 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded. "We know of dozens of people, martyrs (killed) and wounded, but no ambulance vehicle can get into the area," he told Reuters. The Israeli military said forces have continued to operate in areas across the Gaza Strip including Jabalia and Rafah, carrying out what it called "precise operations against terrorists and infrastructure". Israel's military said 281 soldiers have been killed in fighting since the first ground incursions in Gaza on Oct 20. In Rafah, where Israeli tanks thrust into some of the eastern suburbs and clashed with Palestinian fighters there, residents said Israeli bombing from the air and ground persisted all night.

Source: bd News24 May 18, 2024 15:23 UTC