The Israeli army attacked Gaza City on Friday, declaring it a combat zone.
International organisations and aid groups condemned the military action immediately.
Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians have died, with 59 new deaths in the past 24 hours.
Churches and aid agencies vowed to stay in the city to help displaced residents.
Israel claimed Hamas leaders and tunnels remain active in Gaza City.
Smoke and explosions rose across southern Israel as the fighting intensified.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack.
Civilians Struggle Amid Ongoing Attacks
Gaza City residents said global protests failed to stop Israel’s offensive.
Mohamed Aboul Hadi wrote that massacres continued even during humanitarian pauses.
Displaced families erected temporary tents near Nuseirat refugee camp on Friday.
Mohammed Maarouf, with his family of nine, said their treatment resembled abandoned animals.
He added dogs experience more dignity than those forced into crowded shelters.
Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis Worsen
The Gaza Health Ministry reported over 63,000 Palestinians dead since the war began.
The ministry confirmed 322 malnutrition-related deaths, including 121 children.
The UN considers the Hamas-run ministry’s figures reliable, despite Israel disputing them.
Israel offered no alternative data on casualties.
Last month, Israel imposed “tactical pauses” to allow limited aid deliveries.
Aid groups said blockades, looting, and restrictions hindered assistance.
Israel called up tens of thousands of reservists after preparatory strikes.
Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee pledged stronger attacks until Hamas collapsed and hostages returned.
He urged civilians in Gaza City to evacuate south, calling the move unavoidable.
