Palestinians describe intense bombardment during hostage rescue

Scores of Palestinians were killed during a rescue operation in central Gaza on Saturday. The intensity of the bombardment during the hostage rescue was described by witnesses as overwhelming and devastating. The rescue operation took place in a densely populated area in central Gaza, where an armed group had taken hostages. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes to neutralize the threat and free the hostages. However, the airstrikes resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life. Eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying scenes of the bombardment. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and the streets were filled with smoke and dust. The sound of explosions echoed throughout the area, causing panic and fear among the residents. One witness, who preferred to remain anonymous out of fear for their safety, described the bombardment as relentless. "The airstrikes started before dawn and continued for hours," they said. "We could hear the constant sound of explosions and the buildings around us were shaking. It felt like the whole world was collapsing." Another witness, Mohammed Abu Raed, described the devastation he witnessed. "I saw buildings being destroyed one after another. People were running for their lives, screaming and crying. It was a scene of complete chaos and destruction." The rescue operation was conducted by Israeli special forces, who entered the area amid heavy gunfire and explosions. Their objective was to locate and neutralize the armed group, while ensuring the safety of the hostages. The operation was carried out with precision and speed, but the cost in terms of civilian casualties was high.