In a devastating overnight assault, Israeli forces pounded areas in the central Gaza Strip, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more, according to medical officials.

The attacks targeted refugee camps in Al-Nuseirat, Al-Maghazi, and Al-Bureij, causing widespread destruction and displacement.

In Al-Nuseirat camp, an Israeli airstrike hit a residential house, killing two people and wounding 12 others. In Al-Maghazi and Al-Bureij camps, tank shelling wounded numerous people, with many still trapped under rubble.

Meanwhile, in Rafah, Israeli tanks advanced deeper into the city, intensifying their bombardment and forcing more families to flee.

Residents reported that the pace of the raid has accelerated in the past two days, with tanks taking control of most areas in Rafah.

“The tanks took control of most of the areas in Rafah. People living by the beach have also started to leave towards Khan Younis and central areas in fear because of the continued bombardment,” said Abu Wasim, a resident from Rafah’s Al-Shaboura neighborhood, who fled his home over a week ago.

The attacks have left a trail of destruction, with entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. Over 1 million people have fled the area since May, with fewer than 100,000 remaining in Rafah.

Despite international efforts to broker a ceasefire, the fighting shows no signs of abating. Hamas and Islamic Jihad have vowed to continue resisting Israeli forces, while Israel insists on the eradication of Hamas and the release of hostages taken during the conflict.

The conflict has left Gaza in ruins, with over 37,400 people killed and nearly the entire population homeless and destitute. Human rights groups have criticized Israel’s treatment of Gaza detainees and demanded disclosure of their whereabouts and well-being.

The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a political solution to the conflict, but so far, efforts have failed to yield a lasting truce.

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