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Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza, launching a series of airstrikes that have killed dozens of Palestinians in one of the deadliest escalations in months. The latest wave of attacks has targeted Hamas positions, according to Israeli military officials, but local health authorities in Gaza report that many civilians, including women and children, are among the dead.

The strikes come in response to a surge in rocket fire from Gaza militants, which intensified over the past week. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they are targeting Hamas infrastructure and underground tunnels used for smuggling weapons. A military spokesperson said the operation is aimed at "neutralizing the terrorist threat" but acknowledged the risk of civilian casualties in densely populated urban areas.