The bombardment has reportedly trapped hundreds of civilians under rubble and strained emergency services

More than 1,000 buildings have been destroyed in Gaza City’s Zaytoun and Sabra neighborhoods since Israeli forces began a new ground incursion this month, Al Jazeera has reported, citing Palestinian Civil Defence.

Israel has said the operation is necessary for national security, with the goal to eliminate Hamas infrastructure.

In a statement on Sunday, Civil Defence reported that continued shelling and blocked access routes have made it nearly impossible for emergency crews to reach hundreds of trapped civilians or respond to reports of…

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