Palestinians in Deir al-Balah woke up to scenes of massive destruction after an overnight Israeli strike hit a residential neighborhood in central Gaza.
Entire buildings were reduced to rubble as families returned to inspect the damage left behind by the attack.
Footage from the area showed residents walking through debris-filled streets, smoke rising above damaged homes, and civilians desperately searching for belongings under collapsed concrete.
Many families said they fled the neighborhood after receiving evacuation warnings before the strike. But when they returned hours later, they found homes, apartment buildings, and local infrastructure completely destroyed.
Residents described moments of panic and fear as explosions rocked the area overnight, forcing families to escape with only a few belongings.
Children and elderly residents were also seen among the displaced, as many families now have nowhere to return.
The strike is part of the continuing escalation in the Israel–Hamas war, as violence across the Gaza Strip continues to intensify.
According to local reports, hundreds of Palestinians have reportedly been killed in strikes since the ceasefire period ended, worsening the already severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Aid organizations continue warning about shortages of food, medicine, fuel, and shelter as ongoing attacks place more pressure on civilians across the territory.
Meanwhile, international calls for restraint and renewed ceasefire negotiations continue, but fighting on the ground shows little sign of slowing down.
As rescue teams and residents continue clearing debris in Deir al-Balah, many families are once again left trying to rebuild their lives amid another wave of destruction in Gaza.
