71 people were killed in an Israeli attack on southern Gaza, which aimed to target the head of Hamas' military wing.

On Saturday, a tragedy struck the Gaza Strip as an Israeli attack on the south killed 71 people and injured numerous others, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. The Israeli officials claimed that their target was the head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, who is believed to be responsible for the devastating attack on southern Israel on October 7th. This attack led to a war between Israel and Hamas, causing immense destruction and loss of life.

Deif has been on Israel's most-wanted list for a long time and has miraculously escaped multiple assassination attempts in the past. The Israeli official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed that another top Hamas official, Rafa Salama, was also targeted in the strike. However, there is no confirmation yet on whether the two were killed in the attack.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the strike injured 289 people and many of them were rushed to Nasser Hospital. Associated Press journalists at the hospital witnessed a devastating scene, with over 40 bodies counted and witnesses describing multiple strikes. It is still unclear whether the attack landed in Muwasi, a designated humanitarian zone by Israel, where many displaced Palestinians have taken refuge.

The campaign in Gaza was launched by Israel in response to the October 7th attack by Hamas militants, which resulted in the death of 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the abduction of 250 others. Since then, Israel has carried out ground offensives and bombardments, causing more than 38,300 deaths and 88,000 injuries, according to the Health Ministry. Sadly, the ministry does not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count. As a result, more than 80% of Gaza's population of 2.3 million have been forced to flee their homes and are now living in overcrowded and unsanitary tent camps, facing severe hunger.

It is a heartbreaking situation for both the Israelis and Palestinians, with innocent lives being lost on both sides. The ongoing conflict has caused immense pain and suffering, and it is crucial for both parties to find a peaceful resolution to end this devastating war.

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