The Israeli army attacked Gaza City Friday and declared it a combat zone.
International organisations and aid groups immediately condemned the offensive.
Health officials reported 63,025 deaths in Gaza, including 59 in the past 24 hours.
Churches and aid groups stayed in the city to help displaced residents.
Israel said Hamas leaders hide in Gaza City and operate active tunnels.
Explosions and smoke appeared across southern Israel as fighting resumed.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack.
Civilians Endure Violence and Displacement
Gaza City residents said international criticism did not stop Israel’s attacks.
Mohamed Aboul Hadi reported massacres continued even during declared humanitarian pauses.
Displaced families erected tents near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Mohammed Maarouf compared his family’s suffering to abandoned animals, saying dogs live more dignified lives.
Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Strain
The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed over 63,000 Palestinians dead since the war began.
The ministry reported 322 deaths from malnutrition, including 121 children, since conflict started.
UN officials consider the ministry’s data reliable despite its Hamas administration affiliation.
Israel rejected these figures but released no official alternative casualty numbers.
Last month, Israel imposed “tactical pauses” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow limited aid.
Aid groups reported severe delivery challenges from blockades, looting, and restrictions.
On Friday, Israel mobilised tens of thousands of reservists after weeks of targeted strikes.
Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee promised to intensify attacks until Hamas collapsed and hostages returned.
He ordered civilians in Gaza City to evacuate south, calling it unavoidable.
