Israel bombs UN school in Gaza without warning, leaves 37 dead

The army of Israel claimed on Thursday a bombing air against a school of the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in the Strip Loop, arguing that the site housed a Hamas base. According to a local hospital, the attack left a balance of 37 people dead.

UNRWA reported and condemned the stroke occurred in one of the facilities where people of all ages take refuge, including children.

“Other school @UNRWA converted to shelter was attacked overnight by Israeli forces without prior notice to the displaced or @UNRWA. Attacking premises or using them for military purposes cannot become the new norm. This must end and all those responsible must be held accountable.“the Agency wrote on its social networks.

Israeli fighter jets carried out the attack on the school located in the Nuseirat area, where, according to the army, “several terrorists” from Hamas and Islamic Jihad operated. These groups would have participated in the deadly attack on October 7 against communities in southern Israel.

The Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, located in the nearby city of Deir al Balah, reported receiving 37 fatalities from the attack, increasing the previous figure of 27 deaths. He hospital It is also facing a serious crisis due to the breakdown of one of its electrical generators, which could lead to a “humanitarian catastrophe.”

The head of diplomacy of the European Union, Josep Borrell, described the attack as “appalling news” and requested a investigation independent in accordance with the order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has reported on the increasing number of victims in Loop. Since Tuesday, the center has received at least 70 dead and more than 300 injured, mostly women and children, due to Israeli bombings in central areas of the Gaza Strip. MSF Gaza coordinator Karin Huster described the situation at the hospital as “unsustainable” and mentioned the strong “smell of blood” in the emergency room.

Countries ask for ceasefire

Mediators of Qatar, Egypt and the United States continue to seek a ceasefire after eight months of conflict. The plan proposed by US President Joe Biden includes a six-week cessation of hostilities, an Israeli withdrawal from populated areas of Gaza, and the release of hostages and prisoners.

Presidents and leaders of 16 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and several Latin American countries, have urged Hamas to accept a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

In the judicial field, Spain joined South Africa in a lawsuit against Israel before the ICJ, alleging that the Israeli offensive in Gaza violates the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, an accusation that Israel rejects.

Context of the current conflict

The conflict began on October 7 with a Hamas attack in Israel, causing 1,194 deaths and the capture of 251 hostages, of which 120 remain detained. In retaliation, Israel launched an offensive in Gaza, resulting in 36,654 deaths to date, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

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