An Israeli airstrike on a crowded tent camp in Muwasi, Gaza, killed at least 19 people and wounded 60, Palestinian officials reported. Israel claimed it targeted senior Hamas militants with precision munitions. The strike was among the deadliest in an area designated as a humanitarian zone for displaced civilians. The Health Ministry initially reported 40 deaths, but later confirmed 19. The discrepancy in the death tolls remains unexplained.
Hamas denied that militants were in the area, calling Israel’s allegations a “blatant lie.” Israel maintained that it tries to avoid harming civilians but blames Hamas for operating in residential areas. The war has caused vast destruction and displacement of Gaza’s population. This recent strike is just one in a series of deadly attacks in the region.
The conflict has led to a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with aid groups struggling to provide basic services. The United Nations agency conducting a polio vaccination campaign faced delays when Israeli troops stopped a convoy for over eight hours, causing damage to U.N. vehicles. Despite the ongoing fighting and breakdown of law and order, efforts to broker a cease-fire and release hostages have stalled.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation as the war continues to escalate, with concerns about the impact on civilians and the overall humanitarian situation in Gaza. Both sides have made accusations and counter-accusations about the handling of the conflict, leading to a complex and challenging situation that requires urgent attention and resolution.
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