Gaza (AFP, Reuters) — A school in the Nuseirat camp. Where Palestinian refugees were staying, was attacked by Israel, resulting in the deaths of forty people. And the injuries of hundreds more. The Unified Countries Help and Works Office (UNRWA) works with the school.
Israeli Justification and Denial
The Israeli military claimed that it had bombed the school because Hamas fighters were inside. However, Hamas dismissed this as an excuse fabricated by Israel to justify its attacks.
World Reaction and Call for Inquiry
The European Union’s highest-ranking diplomat. Josep Borrell has asked for an investigation into the “horrifying” Israeli attack on a UN-run Gaza school. “A horrible event” was how UNRWA’s head characterized the lack of prior warning.
Move Toward Ceasefire
According to Egyptian-affiliated Al Qahera ws, Hamas is showing positive signals about a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The group’s leaders are said to be studying the truce proposal seriously. In a joint move led by US President Joe Biden, 16 other world leaders, including major European. And Latin American countries, have appealed to Hamas leadership to accept the ceasefire initiative.
Continuing Violence and Deaths
In other words word, within 24 hours, 68 Palestinians were killed. And 235 were injured due to Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip. Media reports indicate that more than one hundred thousand people have been displaced so far. While over half a million children need humanitarian assistance. According Ministry of Health, until now total number deads increased to thirty-six thousand six hundred fifty-four (36,654), with eighty-three thousand three hundred nine (83,309) injuries caused by the Israeli bombing campaign since May tenth last month alone.
Other Conflict
Israel has announced that two soldiers died from their wounds sustained during an attack by a Hezbollah drone.
Summary
The number of dead and injured in Gaza continues to rise as world leaders call for litigations and a ceasefire. Immediate action must be taken to prevent further loss of life and restore calm in the region.
