- Israeli strike on central Gaza school reportedly kills 22
- Israeli military said strike targeted Hamas “terrorists” operating from Abu Oraiban School in the Nuseirat refugee camp
- This incident marks the fifth attack on or near schools in eight days
Israeli strike on central Gaza school reportedly kills 22
At least 22 Palestinians were killed and 100 wounded in a strike on a UN-run school in central Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted Hamas “terrorists” operating from Abu Oraiban School in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Witnesses, however, reported no armed fighters were present, and children were among the casualties. This incident marks the fifth attack on or near schools in eight days.
Residents in central Gaza reported new air and artillery strikes on Monday, with five people killed in the Maghazi refugee camp. The Israeli military claimed to have struck numerous “terror targets” across Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas mentioned ongoing indirect negotiations with Israel for a ceasefire and hostage release following a deadly airstrike in the southern al-Mawasi area.
The US State Department expressed serious concerns about the recent civilian casualties during a meeting with Israeli officials. Despite the dismissal of the case, Israel affirmed its commitment to a ceasefire deal as proposed by President Joe Biden in May. The conflict has led to significant loss of life and displacement, with more than 38,660 people killed in Gaza since the start of the Israeli military campaign.
Israeli warplanes launch an airstrike this morning targeting a residential area in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/7s2jM4lc1j
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