Gaza City Decimated as Israeli Operation Uncovers 65 Bodies, UN Experts Allege 'Starvation Campaign'

After the recent Israeli assault on Gaza City, a civil defense worker reported that a staggering 65 bodies were discovered under the rubble in a single neighborhood, which was once the largest in Gaza. The assault was a response to the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas rulers in Gaza. The devastating impact of the assault was captured in a video from the Shejaiya neighborhood, revealing complete obliteration.

Evacuation Orders and Operation Details

Following the assault, Israel's military issued evacuation orders for Gaza City for the second time since the beginning of the war. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the operation, focused on militants who had regrouped in Gaza City, had been completed by the end of the week, with over 150 terrorists reportedly neutralized in the area. However, the aftermath of the assault left residents in shock and distress as they returned to their decimated neighborhood to retrieve their belongings from the rubble.

Night of Constant Explosions

CBS News' Gaza producer reported that the Palestinian territory experienced continuous explosions from 11 p.m. Thursday night until 5 a.m. Friday, adding to the already dire situation. Meanwhile, Israeli negotiators returned from cease-fire talks in Doha, Qatar, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of endangering Israel’s security by holding onto unreasonable demands.

International Response and Accusations

In the midst of the ongoing conflict, U.N. experts have raised concerns about Gaza children facing dire consequences in what they describe as an “Israeli targeted starvation campaign.” Hamas, on the other hand, has accused Israel of procrastination and sabotaging the ceasefire negotiations.