The Israeli army attacked Gaza City Friday and officially declared it a combat zone.
International organisations and aid groups immediately condemned the assault.
Health authorities reported 63,025 Palestinians dead, including 59 in the past 24 hours.
Churches and aid groups pledged to stay in the city to assist displaced residents.
Israel stated Hamas leaders and an active tunnel network operate inside Gaza City.
Explosions and smoke spread across southern Israel as the fighting escalated.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack.
Gaza Civilians Struggle Under Fire
Gaza residents said international protests failed to stop Israel’s attacks.
Mohamed Aboul Hadi reported massacres continued even during humanitarian pauses.
Displaced families built temporary tents near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Mohammed Maarouf said his family of nine suffered like abandoned animals.
He added dogs receive more care than civilians forced into unsafe shelters.
Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis Rise
The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed over 63,000 Palestinians dead since the conflict began.
The ministry reported 322 deaths from malnutrition, including 121 children, since the war started.
UN officials consider the ministry’s data credible despite its Hamas administration affiliation.
Israel rejected these figures but has not provided an alternative casualty count.
Last month, Israel set “tactical pauses” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow limited aid.
Aid groups reported deliveries remain blocked by restrictions, looting, and the blockade.
On Friday, Israel called tens of thousands of reservists after weeks of targeted strikes.
Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee vowed to continue attacks until Hamas collapsed and hostages returned.
He urged civilians in Gaza City to evacuate south, calling the move unavoidable.
