Israeli tanks raid northern part of Gaza Strip; Death toll on both sides surpasses 8,300

Israeli tanks raid northern part of Gaza Strip; Death toll on both sides surpasses 8,300

THE Gaza Health Ministry said the death toll of Palestinians has surged to at least 6,954.

Meanwhile, Israeli media reports said over 1,400 people on the Israeli side have been killed since this conflict started.

Israeli airstrikes on Hamas targets continue.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they killed several senior commanders of the organization, which governs Gaza.

After raiding northern Gaza with tanks and infantry on the night between Wednesday and Thursday.

Meanwhile, IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said troops will continue their ground offensive in Gaza, and that the attacks against Hamas will be stronger in the coming days, focusing on senior members and those who participated in the attack on Israel on Oct 7.

On the same day, Hamas fired several rockets from the Gaza Strip to Israel’s Tel Aviv and central region.

This triggered air raid warnings in several cities, including Petah Tikva and Rishon Lezion.

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