An Israeli strike on a crowded tent camp in Muwasi, Gaza, targeted senior Hamas militants but killed at least 19 people and wounded 60. Palestinians displaced by the war sought shelter in the camp designated as a humanitarian zone by Israel. The strike caused massive destruction, with first responders digging through the rubble to recover bodies, including children and women.
The Israeli military claimed to have targeted Hamas operatives involved in recent attacks, but Hamas denied any militants were in the area. The conflicting reports highlight the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where around 90% of the population has been displaced multiple times.
Internationally-mediated ceasefire talks have repeatedly failed, as both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of new demands. The continued violence underscores the urgent need for a ceasefire to prevent further casualties and bring relief to the suffering population in Gaza.
Despite ongoing fighting and humanitarian challenges, aid groups are working tirelessly to provide basic services, including a polio vaccination campaign for children affected by the war.
