Death toll from Gaza school strike reaches 12, drawing global condemnation
The school, operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), was housing families who had fled their homes amid escalating violence in the Gaza Strip.
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The school, operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), was housing families who had fled their homes amid escalating violence in the Gaza Strip.
The situation in Rafah has led to widespread condemnation from various international organizations, which have called for investigations into the impact of the military actions on non-combatants.
During their meeting, Blinken briefed el-Sisi on the outcomes of his recent visit to Israel and assured continued U.S. efforts to secure a ceasefire. The discussions also covered the latest Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks held in Doha on August 15 and 16.
The convention prohibits an occupying power from transferring its own civilian population into the territory it occupies.
The Israeli military has targeted Hezbollah military structures and used artillery to address threats in southern Lebanon, amid ongoing clashes that have resulted in numerous casualties.
The discussions, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, come after months of intense conflict that has left Gaza in ruins and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
The ongoing conflict has seen over 40,000 Palestinians killed, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, with recent Israeli attacks causing additional casualties. In the latest 48-hour period, Israeli strikes resulted in 69 deaths and 136 injuries. The violence has led to widespread evacuations in northern and southern Gaza, including areas previously deemed “safe zones.”
The WHO emphasizes the need for rapid vaccination campaigns and heightened surveillance to control the spread.
This large-scale directive marks one of the most extensive evacuations in the region's recent history, underscoring escalating tensions and humanitarian concerns.
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon come amid intensified diplomatic efforts by Egypt, France, and the U.S. to prevent further escalation and promote a ceasefire in Gaza.
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