An Israeli airstrike targeting a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City resulted in over 93 deaths and numerous injuries, causing widespread devastation. The Israel Defense Forces claimed they were targeting a Hamas command center within the school, although Hamas denied this. The strike has been condemned as a “heinous massacre” by Hamas, with many civilians, including women, children, and elderly individuals, among the casualties. Video footage showed the aftermath of the strike, with bodies, debris, and blood visible throughout the school. The incident has led to calls for immediate action from the international community to stop such attacks and seek a ceasefire in the region. The strike occurred amid ongoing mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions, following the assassination of key Hamas and Hezbollah figures, with American, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators working towards a ceasefire. The U.S. has reiterated the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the urgency of securing the release of hostages and providing humanitarian aid. The U.S. is also providing significant military aid to Israel, leading to criticism from Palestinians who hold the U.S. accountable for the violence. The attack on the school has been seen as an obstruction to ceasefire negotiations, raising concerns about the escalating conflict and the loss of innocent lives in the region.
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