At least 15 Palestinians—eight of them children—were killed in an Israeli strike outside a health clinic in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, according to hospital sources. The victims had reportedly been queuing for nutritional aid when the blast occurred.
Footage verified by the BBC showed graphic scenes of injured and lifeless bodies, including children, lying in the street. The US-based aid group Project Hope, which operates the clinic, described the strike as a violation of international humanitarian law.
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The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas fighter involved in the October 7 attacks, acknowledging civilian casualties and pledging to review the incident.
Elsewhere in Gaza, 37 more people were reportedly killed in continued Israeli airstrikes.
Despite mediation efforts by the US, Qatar and Egypt, ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked.
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