The European Union and the United Nations have called for an independent investigation into an Israeli air strike on a U.N. school in Gaza, which resulted in the death of at least 37 people. The school, sheltering around 6,000 Palestinians, was targeted by the Israeli military, who claimed they were aiming at Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters allegedly using the school for military purposes. This incident has sparked international condemnation, with accusations against Israel of violating international humanitarian law. The U.N. has emphasized the challenge in protecting its premises and the civilians sheltering within, amidst escalating conflict in the region.
- At least 37 people killed in an Israeli air strike on a U.N. school in Gaza.
- The European Union and the United Nations have condemned the attack, demanding an independent investigation.
- Israeli military claims the strike was a precise operation targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters.
- Around 6,000 Palestinians were sheltering in the U.N. school at the time of the attack.
- U.N. accuses Israel of breaking international humanitarian law by attacking its shelter.
- The United Nations is facing challenges in protecting its premises and civilians amidst the conflict.
- Over 180 U.N. facilities have been hit since the start of the war, with at least 450 people dying in them.
- Efforts for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel are ongoing, but have yet to reach a breakthrough.
- The U.S. and 16 other nations have called on both sides to agree to steps towards a ceasefire agreement.
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