Overnight and into Saturday, Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 23 Palestinians, according to local health officials. Among the victims were three children and their parents, whose tent was struck in Gaza City. The airstrikes are part of ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, which have intensified since the escalation of conflict with Hamas in October 2023. The strikes come amid a worsening humanitarian situation, as Israel continues to enforce a blockade that restricts the flow of aid, food, and medical supplies into Gaza. International organizations and governments have voiced increasing concern over the impact of the blockade on civilians, with calls for Israel to allow more humanitarian assistance. The United Nations and various human rights groups have warned of a deepening crisis, citing shortages of essential goods and the rising civilian death toll. The Israeli government maintains that its military actions target Hamas militants and infrastructure, but reports from Gaza indicate that civilians are frequently among the casualties. The ongoing conflict and blockade have drawn widespread condemnation and renewed debates about the humanitarian and political dimensions of the crisis.