The paramedics were killed while attempting to rescue wounded civilians in the al-Mahata area of the Tuffah neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

The journalist, identified as Moamen Abu al-Auf, was with the paramedics at the time of the strike.

Al-Sharif said the paramedics had just transported victims from the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood and were returning to continue their work when a warplane struck the crowded area, killing them.

Social media users shared images of the paramedics during past rescue missions, carrying children from the rubble, and praised their courage.

"These are paramedic heroes who were martyred while fulfilling their humanitarian duty. The criminal Israeli occupation spares no one -killing medics, children, women, and every soul that breathes," one X user said.

Israeli warplanes also bombed tents sheltering displaced people in al-Katiba Square in Gaza City, killing several more. Reports say at least 65 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since Monday morning, including children.

Last month, Medical Aid for Palestinians reported that at least 1,400 health workers have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7. Paramedics have been repeatedly targeted throughout the war.

The Israeli army has also reestablished control of the Netzarim Corridor, effectively splitting Gaza and isolating residents from one another. The situation on the ground has become increasingly dire, with hospitals overwhelmed and running out of medical supplies. Humanitarian aid remains blocked, deepening the suffering of those desperately in need of food, water, and medical care. Civil defense teams are struggling to rescue people buried under collapsed buildings, but with resources stretched thin, many victims remain unreachable.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened significantly, with no safe shelter available for civilians. Despite evacuation orders directing families to move to so-called safer areas, those locations have also been heavily bombarded. Residents have nowhere to go, and the continuous Israeli military operations leave little hope for relief. The destruction and loss of life continue to mount, further exacerbating an already catastrophic situation.

As the airstrikes persist, the people of Gaza face an uncertain and devastating reality. With no sign of de-escalation, the humanitarian crisis is expected to deepen, leaving thousands at risk without basic necessities or protection from ongoing attacks.

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In one particularly harrowing account, a Palestinian resident described the horror of seeing an entire family killed in an instant. “All of them in pieces, and our house collapsed on us,” the survivor recounted. Their home, located directly next to the targeted residence, was severely damaged in the explosion. Rescue workers are still pulling bodies from beneath the debris, desperately searching for survivors in what has been described as the most intense assault since January 19th.

The latest wave of bombings comes after Israel seemingly unilaterally ended a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that had been in place since January. Hamas has now called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene and bring an end to the attacks, urging international pressure on Israel to halt its military campaign.

The Israeli military, however, insists that the renewed airstrikes are necessary, claiming they are operating under the direct orders of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli officials have stated that the intensification of military action is in response to stalled negotiations over the release of Israeli captives and Hamas’s refusal to accept proposed agreements.

The White House has confirmed that Israel consulted the Trump administration prior to launching the strikes, signaling Washington’s continued involvement in the conflict. Officials have warned that there will be consequences, raising the specter of an all-out return to full-scale war.

As the conflict rages on, the Palestinian death toll has climbed beyond 60,000, marking yet another grim milestone in a war that has spanned 17 months with no clear end in sight. The international community remains divided on how to respond, but for those on the ground in Gaza, survival is the only priority as they brace for further attacks in the days to come.

News source- Al Jazeera