An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital killed six and injured 28, with international concerns growing over civilian deaths and stalled humanitarian aid.
An Israeli military strike on a functioning hospital in Gaza on Thursday killed six people and injured 28, marking the first such attack on a healthcare facility since a ceasefire was declared last October. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas commander and fighters, but did not provide evidence to support the claim. Multiple UN experts and health campaigners have raised concerns about the deliberate targeting of medical facilities and healthcare workers.
Since the ceasefire was announced, an average of four Palestinians have died daily. With more than four-fifths of Gaza’s buildings destroyed, extreme weather and lack of basic necessities have worsened conditions. The UN reports that 940,000 people are in makeshift shelters at risk of flooding, and Israel is blocking 150,000 tents and essential supplies from entering the region. International pressure is increasing as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
Why it matters
The ongoing violence and restricted aid access threaten the survival of hundreds of thousands in Gaza, with international actors needing to act decisively.
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What to watch
The Israeli government’s response to international pressure and its willingness to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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