Rockets and Strikes: The Ongoing Conflict in Gaza

Over the weekend, Gaza was hit by numerous Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military reported targeting over 100 sites, including those used by militants to launch projectiles into Israel. They claimed these strikes killed Hamas fighters and took steps to minimize civilian casualties. However, these claims couldn't be verified independently. The Gaza Health Ministry stated that 88 Palestinians had been killed in the past 24 hours due to the airstrikes. The ministry didn't specify if these were civilians or combatants. The Gaza Civil Defense reported responding to multiple airstrikes on family homes, where several people were killed and wounded. Both sides are under pressure to agree on a cease-fire before the new U. S. President takes office. Hamas and Israel have sent delegations to Qatar's capital, Doha, to meet with mediators.