Israeli forces bombed areas in Gaza. They hit a fuel station and a UN school. Fifty-seven Palestinians died. A journalist was among them. The Gaza health ministry gave the details.
An Israeli strike on a fuel station killed 17 people. It injured 26 more people. This happened in Al-Mawasi. At the same time, a strike hit the UN school. This school is in Nuseirat refugee camp. It killed eight people. The Palestinian Red Crescent shared this info.
In Rafah, Israeli forces struck a house. They killed five Palestinians. Rafah is a city on the southern border. Israeli forces have been there since May. In Khan Younis, another strike happened. A man, his wife, and two kids died. Health officials shared these details.
A strike hit near displaced families. They lived in tents on Attar Street. This is a humanitarian-designated area in Al-Mawasi.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli officials. He shared Washington’s concern. Civilian casualties have decreased but are still high. His spokesman Matthew Miller said this after Blinken’s meeting.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to increase pressure on Hamas. He wants to bring home all Israeli prisoners. He aims to achieve all war objectives.
Gaza Conflict Claims 160 Journalists, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Qatar and Egypt have brokered indirect talks. They aim to end the war. The US supports these talks. But months of talks have failed. Netanyahu insists on achieving war goals.
US President Joe Biden outlined a ceasefire plan. Israel drew up this plan. It made talks more intense. But there has been no progress.
Critics in Israel want a deal. They want to bring home Israeli prisoners. Netanyahu faces accusations of prolonging the conflict.
Israeli strikes have forced 90% of Gaza’s people to flee. Gaza has 2.4 million people. Many seek refuge in UN-run schools. Seven schools have been hit since July 6.
Umm Mohammed al-Hasanat asks, “Why do they target us?” She shelters in a UN school. It was also hit.
Local journalist Mohammad Meshmesh was killed. The conflict has killed 160 journalists. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said this.
Medics found four bodies in a house near Khan Yunis. Another body was found in Nuseirat camp.
Since October 2023, Israeli strikes have killed at least 38,713 people. Most are women and children. This is according to the Gaza health ministry.
Israeli forces have detained many Gazans. Detainees complain of torture and abuse. Israeli authorities deny these claims.
Advocate Khaled Mahajna visited Palestinian journalists. They said guards used electric prods on them. Five human rights groups have taken legal action. They target conditions at the Sde Teiman camp. Israeli officials say they follow international law.
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