Israel launches fresh airstrikes and artillery shelling on Gaza

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On February 20, the Israeli military launched a wave of airstrikes and artillery fire on targets in the Gaza Strip, killing at least five people, including a woman and a child, and wounding 12 others. The strikes hit residential buildings and infrastructure, with rescue teams searching for victims under debris. Israel said the operation was in response to rocket fire from Gaza the previous night, while Palestinian factions vowed retaliation, raising international calls for restraint.

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According to local sources, the offensive began early on February 20, with Israeli fighter jets bombing several areas in Gaza, including Gaza City and southern regions. Simultaneously, Israeli artillery heavily shelled border areas.

The airstrikes destroyed multiple residential buildings and infrastructure. Gaza’s Civil Defense said rescue teams were working to search for victims under the rubble. By the end of the day, at least five people had been killed, including a woman and a child, and 12 others wounded.

Israel said the strikes were in response to rocket fire from Gaza into Israeli territory the previous night. The Israeli military confirmed it targeted weapons production facilities, ammunition depots, and Hamas rocket launch sites.

Meanwhile, Palestinian armed groups vowed to continue retaliatory attacks. The escalation has raised fears of a new conflict in the region. The international community has called on both sides to exercise restraint to avoid a full-scale war.