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Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Israeli Strikes Hit Shelters and Hospitals in Gaza

Mounting civilian casualties spark global condemnation as strikes target facilities sheltering displaced families; calls for ceasefire intensify.
In the latest escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict, at least 28 individuals, including children, have been killed in a series of Israeli military strikes across the densely populated Gaza Strip, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.

Among the struck facilities was a school repurposed as a shelter for displaced families, resulting in the death of eight individuals, four of whom were children.

This has prompted an urgent appeal from the United Nations for Israel to halt its attacks in areas near medical facilities, particularly a hospital in northern Gaza.

Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) have justified their actions by claiming that a Hamas command center was located within the compound of the Musa bin Nusair school in Gaza City.

In a broader stance, Israel stated on social media that Hamas's actions constitute systematic violations of international law, vowing to take decisive action against what it describes as terrorist organizations.

The humanitarian impact of these strikes was forcefully illustrated by first-hand accounts from those seeking refuge in the targeted school.

Witnesses described the chaos and destruction that ensued from the bombardment, which left the school's structural integrity compromised as stones and shrapnel rained down.

The ongoing conflict has drawn widespread international condemnation, including from religious and humanitarian leaders.

Pope Francis, for a second time in two days, publicly condemned the violence, decrying the bombing of schools and hospitals as acts of profound cruelty.

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan hospital, reported that the hospital's generators were struck, and claimed an intentional targeting of its fuel tank by Israeli forces.

This incident has amplified calls, including from the World Health Organization, for a ceasefire in the vicinity of such critical medical facilities to safeguard patients and healthcare workers.

Palestinian officials have indicated that negotiations towards a ceasefire are advancing, stating that an agreement may be closer than ever amidst the protracted and destructive 14-month war, which has already accounted for more than 45,000 Palestinian lives, according to the Gaza health ministry.

The genesis of this conflict traces back to an unprecedented assault by Hamas-led gunmen on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to a severe escalation in hostilities and diplomatic tensions.

As the international community closely monitors these developments, the demand for de-escalation and humanitarian relief remains critical, with calls for immediate intervention to prevent further loss of life and alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire.
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