Witnesses in Deir al-Balah have reported Israeli shelling in the region, adding to the already escalating tensions in the region.
The Israeli military has not yet confirmed the reports, but the eyewitness accounts paint a grim picture of the situation on the ground.
The shelling comes amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip. This latest incident has left locals in fear for their lives as the violence continues to escalate.
Deir al-Balah is a city in the central Gaza Strip, home to thousands of Palestinians who are now caught in the crossfire of the conflict.
According to witnesses, the shelling was intense and indiscriminate, with reports of civilian casualties and widespread destruction in the area.
The Israeli military has stated that it is targeting militant positions in Gaza in response to rocket attacks from Palestinian groups. However, the broad scope of the shelling has raised concerns about civilian casualties and human rights violations.
Human rights organizations have condemned the Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of civilians in the region.
The United Nations has also expressed concern over the escalating violence and called for all parties to respect international law and protect civilian lives.
As the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, the international community is urged to intervene and put an end to the violence.
The people of Deir al-Balah and the wider Gaza Strip deserve to live in peace and security, free from the fear of constant shelling and violence.
