The Israeli army attacked Gaza City on Friday, declaring it a combat zone.
International organisations and aid groups condemned the assault immediately.
Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians dead, including 59 in the last 24 hours.
Churches and aid groups vowed to stay and help displaced residents despite ongoing strikes.
Israel claims Hamas leaders and an active tunnel network operate inside Gaza City.
Smoke and explosions spread across southern Israel as fighting escalated.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack.
Gaza Residents Struggle Amid Escalation
Gaza City residents said global protests did not stop Israel’s attacks.
Mohamed Aboul Hadi said massacres continued even during temporary humanitarian pauses.
Displaced families erected temporary tents near Nuseirat refugee camp on Friday.
Mohammed Maarouf compared their suffering to abandoned animals, standing with his nine family members.
He said dogs live with more dignity than displaced humans forced into unsafe shelters.
Death Toll and Malnutrition Rise
The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed over 63,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began.
The ministry reported 322 people, including 121 children, died from malnutrition.
UN agencies consider the Hamas-run ministry a reliable source for casualty data.
Israel rejected the ministry’s figures but did not provide alternative statistics.
Israel introduced “tactical pauses” last month to allow limited aid deliveries.
Aid organisations said blockades, looting, and restrictions still hindered supply efforts.
Israel mobilised tens of thousands of reservists after weeks of targeted strikes.
Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee vowed to intensify attacks until Hamas collapsed and hostages returned.
He urged civilians to evacuate south, calling the move unavoidable.
