Zeitoun shelling claimed the life of a Palestinian woman and injured several other civilians after Israeli artillery struck the Zeitoun neighbourhood in Gaza City, according to local ambulance and emergency officials.
Medical teams quickly reached the area, treated the wounded and transferred them to nearby hospitals. The latest attack has added to growing concerns over civilian casualties across Gaza.
Zeitoun Shelling Hits Civilian Area
Emergency officials said artillery fire landed near a group of civilians gathered in the neighbourhood.
Rescue crews responded within minutes. They evacuated the injured and searched the surrounding area for additional victims.
Authorities have not yet released the names of those who were hurt.
Second Incident Reported in Zeitoun
Officials said the latest Zeitoun shelling happened separately from an earlier strike in the same neighbourhood.
Residents searched damaged streets while emergency workers continued rescue operations.
Medical teams remained on standby in case more casualties were discovered.
Deaths Continue Across Gaza
Hospital officials reported that at least 24 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks across different parts of the Gaza Strip since yesterday.
Medical sources also said separate strikes on Gaza City killed 10 people, including three children, since dawn.
Doctors warned that the death toll could rise because rescue workers continue recovering victims from damaged areas.
Healthcare System Under Pressure
Hospitals across Gaza continue treating a large number of injured people despite limited medical supplies and ongoing pressure on healthcare services.
Doctors and emergency workers say they face increasing challenges as casualties continue arriving from different locations.
International Concern Grows
The latest Zeitoun shelling has intensified international concern over the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
Aid organisations continue calling for greater protection of civilians and improved humanitarian access to affected communities.
Meanwhile, authorities continue monitoring developments as rescue operations remain active and the security situation across Gaza remains highly volatile.
