On July 7, 2024, Israeli forces continued their military operations in the Gaza Strip, with the most significant incident being an airstrike on a United Nations-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The attack resulted in at least 16 deaths and dozens of injuries. The school was being used as a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians, raising concerns about the targeting of civilian infrastructure.The Israeli army has admitted to bombing the school, justifying the attack, although the exact circumstances remain unclear. This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence, with multiple airstrikes reported across Gaza. In the central Gaza Strip, six people, including two children, were killed in an attack on a house in the Sawaida neighborhood. Additional strikes in Gaza City resulted in nine more fatalities.The ongoing conflict, now in its tenth month, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. According to the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry, the death toll in Gaza since October 7, 2023, has reached 38,100. However, this figure cannot be independently verified. The situation has displaced a significant portion of Gaza’s population, with many seeking refuge in UN-operated facilities.Amid the violence, diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire continue. Hamas has reportedly accepted a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt, and is now waiting for Israel’s response. Israel has committed to sending a delegation to Doha next week for further talks, although significant differences remain.The conflict has also sparked protests within Israel, with demonstrators blocking highways and calling for a ceasefire to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The situation remains volatile, with concerns growing that the ongoing violence could escalate into a wider regional conflict.
Key points
- Israeli airstrike on a UN-run school in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least 16 people.
- The Gaza conflict has entered its tenth month, with the death toll reaching 38,100 according to Hamas-controlled Health Ministry.
- Ceasefire negotiations continue, with Hamas accepting a proposal and awaiting Israel’s response.
- Protests in Israel call for a ceasefire to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported death tolls and injury numbers across different sources, likely due to the ongoing nature of the conflict and difficulties in verification.
👾While some sources report progress in ceasefire talks, others emphasize the remaining obstacles and ongoing violence.
