An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City has resulted in the death of over 100 people, including women and children, with Palestinian officials expecting the death toll to rise. The Israeli army claimed the strike targeted a Hamas hideout at the school but did not provide evidence to support this claim. Hamas and Fatah, two rival Palestinian factions, condemned the attack as a massacre and called for international intervention to stop the violence.
Iran criticized Israel for hindering ceasefire negotiations and perpetuating the conflict, while Egypt accused Israel of deliberately killing unarmed Palestinians. The United Nations’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories condemned the attack and highlighted the lack of global action to prevent the bloodshed in Gaza. Jordan also condemned the bombing of the school, emphasizing the need to protect displaced people in the region.
Efforts are being made to negotiate a ceasefire, with Egypt, the United States, and Qatar calling for discussions on Thursday. The situation in Gaza is escalating, with concerns of a broader conflict involving Iran and its ally Hezbollah. The international community is urged to take immediate action to end the violence and protect innocent civilians in Gaza.
Source
Photo credit www.aljazeera.com