Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Camp Kills 20, Hospital Reports
An Israeli airstrike in the early hours targeted a house in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, resulting in at least 20 fatalities, including children, according to reports from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The Israeli army has acknowledged the strike and is conducting an investigation into the incident. Several individuals were injured, and rescue efforts are underway to locate and assist those trapped beneath the debris.
This airstrike is part of a broader military campaign that has been ongoing since October 27, with the military reporting the loss of 282 soldiers. The conflict has intensified, with heavy fighting and bombardments in the camp reported since May, leading to a "targeted" operation on the southern city of Rafah. The United Nations has noted that around 800,000 people have been displaced due to the Israeli offensive in Rafah.
In the midst of these developments, Israel's war cabinet minister, Benny Gantz, has called for a clear strategy for the future governance of Gaza post-conflict, threatening to withdraw his party from the emergency government if the demands are not met. Concurrently, Israel's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has been in talks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over a potential security agreement between their nations.
