The Israeli army began a new assault Friday and labelled Gaza City a combat zone.
International organisations and aid groups condemned the attack immediately.
Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians dead, including 59 in the last 24 hours.
Churches and aid groups vowed to stay in the city to help displaced residents.
Israel said Hamas leaders hide in Gaza City and operate an active tunnel network.
Explosions and smoke appeared across southern Israel as the fighting intensified.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack.
Civilians Endure Rising Hardship
Gaza residents said international criticism failed to halt Israel’s military operations.
Mohamed Aboul Hadi said massacres continued even during declared humanitarian pauses.
Displaced families erected temporary tents near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Mohammed Maarouf said his family of nine suffered like abandoned animals on the streets.
He added that dogs live with more dignity than those forced into shelters.
Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis Worsen
The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed more than 63,000 deaths since the conflict began.
The ministry reported 322 malnutrition-related deaths, including 121 children, since the war started.
The UN considers the ministry’s data credible despite its Hamas administration affiliation.
Israel rejected these figures but provided no alternative casualty count.
Last month, Israel set “tactical pauses” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for limited aid.
Aid groups reported severe delivery problems due to blockades, looting, and restrictions.
Israel mobilised tens of thousands of reservists after weeks of targeted strikes.
Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee promised intensified attacks until Hamas collapsed and hostages returned.
He urged civilians in Gaza City to flee south, calling evacuation unavoidable.
