The German Chancellor strikes Israeli offensive as a civilian death toll in Gaza: 'No more justified' | Today news

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Israel’s recent military action in Gaza, saying that the level of destruction and civilian casualties “is no longer justified”. In an interview with German broadcasters, Merz criticized the Israeli army (IDF) for strengthening attacks on densely populated areas, Sky News reports. Merz said that the civilian population was such a degree to such an extent, as has been increasingly the case over the past few days, is no longer justified. He added that he plans to talk directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week to insist self -control, and emphasize: “I do not understand what the Israeli army is doing in Gaza now … they should not overdo it.” IDF warns against “unprecedented attack” The Israeli army has ordered mass voids in southern Gaza before calling it an “unprecedented” operation aimed at dissolving Hamas infrastructure. Pamphlets and online messages have instructed residents in Khan Younis, Bani Suhalia, Abasan and Al Qarara to flee west to the Al Mawasi -Humanitarian zone. IDF spokeswoman Avichay Araeee wrote on X wrote: “Terrorist organizations continue to start rockets from your areas … evacuate immediately west to the Al Mawasi area. The evacuation order does not include all Amal and Nasser hospitals.” The warning indicates a major escalation in Israel’s military campaign, which is rising international concerns. Israeli air strikes dead 45 in Gaza died in a series of Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Monday, according to local health officials. A particularly deadly strike targeted a school in Gaza city where displaced families, including women and children, sought shelter. Medicine at the scene said at least 30 people died in the school strike. Graphic images shared on social media have shown that charred bodies are pulled out of ruins, underlining the devastating impact of the explosion. Israel confirms Strike, claims militant activities that the Israeli army (IDF) confirmed to the school and claimed to be used by Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters. The IDF said in a statement that it targeted a Hamas Islamic Jihad command center employed in the school, claiming that ‘exact ammunition and intelligence-led supervision’ was used to minimize civilian casualty. However, the military did not give public testimony to support its claim that militants were in the building. Additional strike death 15 in Jabalia in another incident, an Israeli air raid hit a living building in Jabalia, just north of Gaza City, and killed at least 15 people. Medical respondents said the victims included families who were unable to vacate for constant fighting and lack of safe corridors. Military campaign strengthened Israel’s military operations in Gaza have increased sharply since early May, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that the campaign would only end when “Israel has full control over Gaza.” Humanitarian toll is growing the renewed offensive has compressed the already displaced population of Gaza in still an increasingly safe zones, especially around coastal areas and the southern city of Khan Younis. Since the start of the conflict on October 7, 2023, Hamas-led fighters killed about 1,200 Israelites-the death toll in Gaza has risen over the past 53,000, according to the Hamas-managed Ministry of Health. It is believed that the majority of the casualty are civilians.