Gunfire Continued Even on Christmas... 100 Dead in Gaza Strip Airstrikes

At least 100 people have died due to continued Israeli military airstrikes on Palestinian refugee camps in the Gaza Strip, even on Christmas Day, according to foreign media reports.

On the 25th (local time), major foreign news agencies such as AP and AFP reported that the Gaza Strip's Ministry of Health stated that the central Al-Maghazi refugee camp was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes the previous night, resulting in at least 70 deaths.

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The airstrikes, which began just hours before Christmas, continued until the early morning of the 25th. Ashraf Al-Qudra, spokesperson for the Gaza Strip Ministry of Health, said that since the airstrikes took place in residential areas, the death toll could increase. He noted that a significant number of the victims were women and children.

In addition, 8 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes near Al-Maghazi, in Al-Bureij and Al-Nuseirat. In the southern Khan Yunis area, 23 people died due to Israeli airstrikes. Foreign media have reported that the death toll exceeded 100 in just one night on Christmas.

Regarding the airstrike on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp, the Israeli military stated that they are "verifying the reports." They also expressed a general stance that they are doing their best to minimize civilian casualties.

During the Christmas holiday fighting, Israeli casualties have also increased, with 17 soldiers killed. Since the Israeli military began ground operations eight weeks ago, the total number of soldiers killed has reached 156.

In a video statement released the previous day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "We are intensifying the war in the Gaza Strip." He added, "The war comes with a heavy price, including the lives of our heroic soldiers, but we will not stop until we achieve victory."

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