An Israeli strike on a tent camp in DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip killed 40 people and wounded 60 others, Palestinian officials reported. The strike targeted Hamas militants in Mawasi, a humanitarian zone for displaced civilians in the Israel-Hamas war. The Civil Defense recovered 40 bodies, with entire families killed in their tents. Israel claims it targeted militants in a command-and-control center to avoid civilian casualties, while Hamas denies any militants being in the area. The war has displaced 90% of Gaza’s population, with Israel issuing evacuation orders that have pushed thousands into tent camps along the coast. The ongoing conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Efforts to broker a cease-fire and release hostages have repeatedly failed due to new and unacceptable demands from both Israel and Hamas. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has made it difficult for aid groups to provide assistance, with the risk of famine looming large. The United Nations’ vaccination campaign for polio in Gaza was hindered by Israeli troops, causing delay and damage to UN armored vehicles. The campaign aims to vaccinate 640,000 children during the war. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing fighting, restrictions, and breakdown of law and order exacerbating the already critical humanitarian situation.
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