Israeli strike on Jabaliya kills dozens, injures hundreds, targets Hamas battalion commander
An Israeli bombardment of Jabaliya in northern Gaza destroyed a neighbourhood, killing at least 126 Palestinians, including 68 children, and wounding 280 others while aiming at Hamas battalion commander Ibrahim Biari.
In northern Gaza, an Israeli airstrike razed an entire neighbourhood of Jabaliya, instantly killing at least 126 Palestinians, among them 68 children, and leaving 280 more wounded. The military labeled the operation as massive, with the primary objective being Ibrahim Biari, a Hamas battalion commander concealed in a reinforced tunnel. Under strict anonymity, an Israeli serviceman explained that the strike was executed with full knowledge of the likely civilian harm, noting that Hamas leadership permits collateral losses numbering in the hundreds for a single attack.
He described Jabaliya as a hub for rocket fire and missile launches against Israeli forces and nearby towns. The soldier’s testimony was initially gathered by Breaking the Silence, an organization that records and verifies veteran accounts.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the severe civilian toll of Israel's tactics in Gaza and raises questions about the accepted level of collateral damage.
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