News Center- On March 18, 2025, the Israeli army resumed its offensive on the Gaza Strip, shattering the ceasefire that came into effect on January 19. More than 470 people, including women and children, have been killed in Israeli strike attacks since March 18, Mahmoud Basal, Spokesperson of Gaza’s Civil Defense, said in a post on Telegram, adding that there are still people trapped under the rubble of the destroyed buildings.

 70 Palestinians and a UN staff member killed

Since early Tuesday, Israel has intensified its attacks and airstrikes targeting civilians across the Gaza Strip, killing 70 Palestinians, including women and children, and a UN staff member, Mahmoud Basal said in the post.

‘The Palestinians are at risk of famine’

The Palestinians are at risk of famine due to Israel’s closure of crossings and the blocking of the entry of humanitarian aid, Mahmoud Basal emphasized.

Call for a full investigation

In a post on social media platform X on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack on the compound of the United Nations Office for Project Services in the Gaza Strip.

“I am horrified by the death and critical injuries of @UN @UNOPS colleagues when their compound was struck in Gaza today,” he said. “I condemn all attacks against UN personnel and call for a full investigation.”

Ground operations

On Wednesday, the Israeli military said its forces had resumed ground operations in central and southern Gaza.