The Israeli army launched a major offensive Friday and labelled Gaza City a combat zone.
International organisations and aid groups condemned the attack immediately.
Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians dead, including 59 in the last 24 hours.
Churches and aid groups pledged to stay in Gaza City to help displaced residents.
Israel said Hamas leaders hide in Gaza City and operate an active tunnel network.
Smoke and explosions spread across southern Israel as the assault continued.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack.
Civilians Struggle Amid Renewed Fighting
Gaza residents said international criticism did not stop Israel’s military operations.
Mohamed Aboul Hadi said massacres persisted, even during declared humanitarian pauses.
Displaced families erected temporary tents near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Mohammed Maarouf compared his family’s suffering to abandoned animals, saying dogs receive more care.
Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis Worsen
The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed over 63,000 deaths since the conflict began.
The ministry reported 322 deaths from malnutrition, including 121 children, since the war started.
UN officials consider the ministry’s data reliable despite its Hamas administration affiliation.
Israel rejected these figures but provided no official casualty count.
Last month, Israel set “tactical pauses” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for limited aid.
Aid groups reported severe delivery problems from blockades, looting, and restrictions.
On Friday, Israel mobilised tens of thousands of reservists after preparatory strikes.
Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee vowed to intensify attacks until Hamas collapsed and hostages returned.
He warned civilians in Gaza City to evacuate south, calling it inevitable.
