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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza UN School Kills Over 30, Including Children

Jun 6, 2024 1 min read

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An Israeli airstrike on a United Nations-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, including many women and children, and injured dozens more. The school, operated by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), was sheltering displaced Palestinians. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, stating it targeted a Hamas compound believed to be operating inside the school. However, local authorities and Hamas officials dispute the claim, describing the incident as a massacre of civilians.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported multiple casualties across the region due to intensified airstrikes and artillery shelling by Israeli forces. In the past 24 hours alone, seven massacres were reported, killing 36 and injuring 115 people. The situation in Gaza has been described as dire, with thousands more expected to be affected by the ongoing conflict. International entities, including Doctors Without Borders and the UN, have raised alarms over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. Efforts for a ceasefire and hostage release continue to be discussed by international officials, though Israeli authorities maintain that any negotiations with Hamas will occur under ongoing military pressure.

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