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Israeli Strikes Kill 25 Palestinians Sheltering In Gaza Schools, Five At Hospital –Report

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August 4, 2024

Also, Reuters, crediting official Palestinian news agency WAFA, reports that at least 25 Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday in an Israeli strike targeting two schools that were sheltering displaced people near Gaza City on Sunday.

 

An Israeli airstrike targeted a tent within the Al-Aqsa Hospital compound in central Gaza, resulting in a devastating fire that killed at least five people and injured 18 others, according to Gaza health officials. 

Also, Reuters, crediting official Palestinian news agency WAFA, reports that at least 25 Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday in an Israeli strike targeting two schools that were sheltering displaced people near Gaza City on Sunday.

The Israeli military claimed the strike was aimed at a militant involved in "terror activities" and that secondary explosions suggested the presence of weapons in the area, Reuters reports.

The airstrike occurred as another round of talks ended without a resolution, exacerbating the volatile situation in the region.

In the past 24 hours, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes across the Gaza enclave, targeting 50 military sites, including militant cells. The attacks have resulted in significant civilian casualties.

In Deir Al-Balah, a crowded area sheltering thousands of displaced people, an Israeli missile struck a house, killing three Palestinians. Additionally, eight people were killed in their home in Jabalia camp, northern Gaza City, and three others died in a separate strike on their car.

The hospital compound in Deir Al-Balah, which was also hit, is located in a densely populated area, putting countless lives at risk.

Reuters footage captured Palestinians valiantly attempting to extinguish a raging fire in a tent encampment using water and small fire extinguishers.

Meanwhile, residents in areas east of Khan Younis and north of Rafah, which witnessed intense fighting last month, reported receiving evacuation orders from the Israeli military. 

The orders have sparked concern and uncertainty among the local population, forcing them to prepare for potential displacement.

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-strike-kills-25-palestinians-sheltering-gaza-schools-palestinian-news-2024-08-04/

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-strikes-kill-five-hospital-gaza-officials-say-after-abortive-talks-2024-08-04/