Israeli airstrikes have tragically hit three hospitals and a school in Gaza, leading to the deaths of at least 22 individuals. Reports suggest that a ground conflict was concurrently unfolding at another medical facility.
Among the medical institutions targeted was Al-Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza City.
The Israeli military has made claims of Hamas concealing command centres and tunnels beneath Al-Shifa and other hospitals, a claim that has been vehemently denied by Hamas.
The airstrikes also tragically hit a school in Gaza City, which was providing refuge to individuals displaced by the destruction of their homes. The assault on the educational institution resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives.
While the Israeli military maintains that it does not target civilians, these recent airstrikes have sparked grave concerns about the safety and security of civilians in the conflict-ridden zone.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is reaching alarming proportions, with the death toll showing a relentless rise.
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The international community is keeping a close watch on the evolving situation and is advocating for an immediate halt to the hostilities.
This incident signifies a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, further intensifying the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The global community is making fervent appeals for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue and negotiation.