Israel-Gaza: Israeli missile attack increases Gaza death toll to 192

Synopsis

In a devastating escalation, Israeli airstrikes result in the highest single day of death in Gaza, with the toll reaching 192. Amid the chaos, a young girl, terrified but alive, is reunited with her father, highlighting a miracle amid so much misery. The conflict intensifies as Hamas fires rockets towards Israel, with many intercepted over the seaside city of Ashkelon. Residents describe the fear and destruction, with one family narrowly escaping injury when a rocket penetrates their home while they shelter in a safe room. The situation is further complicated by violence in East Jerusalem, where a man rams a police checkpoint, reflecting the growing tensions sparked by attempts to evict Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue military operations against Hamas, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomacy to broker a ceasefire as the pain and devastation mount on both sides.