Deadly Airstrike Hits Gaza School Shelter – At Least Six Killed
A brutal airstrike slammed into a school shelter in Gaza’s al-Maghazi refugee camp, killing at least six innocent people, the United Nations reports. The UN’s Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) warned the death toll may rise as dozens more are badly injured.
UN Condemns Attack on Refugee Shelter
UNRWA blasted the strike as “outrageous,” condemning the blatant disregard for civilian lives. The agency warned that nowhere is safe in Gaza anymore – not even their own facilities. The school, sheltering around 4,000 displaced Palestinians, was hit during Israel’s ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Israel Orders Evacuation But Airstrikes Continue
Israel claims it has paused many airstrikes to avoid civilian casualties. A senior Israeli official, speaking anonymously, confirmed around 5,000 Hamas targets have been attacked so far. Yet, strikes will persist in southern Gaza, where Israel insists Hamas militants are hiding.
Despite warnings for 1.1 million Palestinians to flee to southern Gaza ahead of a possible ground offensive, deadly attacks hit near Rafah and Khan Younis, killing dozens today.
Military Spokesman Defends Bombing Amid Civilian Casualties
“There will be consequences for Hamas militants using civilians as shields,” said Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner. “Israel must protect its own people.”
Regional Tensions Rise as Biden Plans Middle East Visit
Fears of wider conflict are mounting as violence escalates. US President Joe Biden is set to visit Israel on October 1 to show support and push for peace. Following that, he will meet Arab leaders in Jordan to try to prevent the conflict from spreading further across the region.
