A recent Israeli strike on a school in central Gaza, which was sheltering around 6,000 people, has intensified the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, the attack resulted in 90 injuries, predominantly among women and children. Israel acknowledges the strike but contends it was targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants concealed among civilians. The incident has sparked a debate over the tactics used by both sides, with international calls for a ceasefire and protection of civilians. The UK Foreign Minister and leaders of negotiating nations have echoed these sentiments, urging for immediate cessation of hostilities and the release of hostages.
- Around 6,000 people were sheltering in the Al-Aqsa school in central Gaza at the time of the Israeli airstrike, which Israel confirms.
- The strike resulted in about 90 injuries, with the majority being women and children, as per the Hamas-run Health Ministry.
- Israel claims the strike targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants hiding among civilians.
- UK Foreign Minister David Lammy emphasized that Hamas should not use civilians as shields and Israel should avoid targeting humanitarian sites, calling for a ceasefire.
- International leaders, including the President of the United States, the President of Egypt, and the Qatari Prime Minister, have also called for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
- Despite the strike, there are indications from Turkey and Egypt that Israel is still interested in ceasefire talks, a sentiment seemingly shared by Hamas, despite ongoing conflict.
- The death of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Israel’s continued strikes have raised questions about the feasibility of ceasefire talks, although some signals suggest both parties might still be open to negotiations.
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