The death toll from an attack on a crowded shelter in Gaza has now reached 12, with more than 75 people injured, according to Thomas White, a senior official from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, involved two tank shells. UNRWA did not directly attribute blame to Israel, the only party in the conflict with tanks. The Israeli military stated that it has not carried out the strike with its aircraft or artillery, but is still investigating the possibility that the building was hit by a Hamas rocket. The fighting in Khan Younis has left its two main hospitals cut off, leaving hundreds of patients and thousands of displaced individuals stranded. One hospital was evacuated overnight, including women who had just undergone cesarean sections. In a separate development, British Foreign Secretary Cameron is appealing to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for an immediate cease-fire during his visit to the Middle East. Cameron is also set to visit Qatar to advocate for increased aid to Gaza. The United Kingdom, a staunch ally of Israel, has become increasingly critical of Israel’s conduct in the war against Hamas.
The death toll from a strike on a crowded shelter in Gaza has risen to 12, with over 75 wounded, according to a senior official with the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. The attack involved two tank shells, and while the agency did not directly blame Israel, the Israeli military has “currently ruled out” its involvement. The fighting in Khan Younis has isolated its two main hospitals, and a third hospital was evacuated overnight. The Health Ministry in Gaza reports that over 25,700 people have been killed and another 63,000 wounded since the conflict began in October. The U.N. court is set to issue a ruling on South Africa’s request to halt Israel’s Gaza offensive. British Foreign Secretary appeals to Netanyahu for an immediate cease-fire during his Mideast trip.
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