Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties, with reports indicating at least 30 Palestinians dead and 16 missing after strikes on schools sheltering displaced individuals.

On August 4, 2024, an Israeli airstrike on a school shelter in Gaza City killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more, marking a tragic escalation in the ongoing conflict.

The Israeli military has faced international condemnation for high civilian casualties, with the Palestinian Civil Defense describing the recent attacks as a 'massacre.'

The situation in Gaza remains difficult to verify independently due to the ongoing conflict, complicating efforts for humanitarian assistance.

In response to the escalating violence, Jordan's Foreign Minister Aiman al-Safadi is visiting Iran to discourage military action against Israel and prevent a wider regional conflict.

The conflict has escalated in recent months, raising fears of a broader regional war as tensions between Israel and its neighbors intensify.

The U.S. has pledged to defend Israel, sending an aircraft carrier to the region and repositioning military assets amid the rising tensions.

In the occupied West Bank, violence has also surged, with over 590 Palestinians reported killed since the beginning of the Gaza conflict, primarily during Israeli raids and protests.

As the conflict continues, Israel argues that Hamas uses civilians as human shields, while the international community calls for accountability over the high civilian casualties.

The Palestinian Red Crescent has reported numerous accounts of bloodied children following the airstrikes, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians.

The current hostilities were ignited by Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, which resulted in around 1,200 deaths, mostly civilians, and the taking of approximately 250 hostages.