Israeli Strike Kills 10 Children at Gaza Medical Point Amid Escalating Violence

An Israeli strike in central Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, including 10 children, who were reportedly queuing for medical treatment and nutritional supplements outside a medical facility in Deir al-Balah. The incident occurred on Thursday morning amidst a significant escalation of Israeli attacks across the strip, which have claimed 82 lives in total over the past 24 hours.

Project Hope, the organization operating the affected medical point, has announced the suspension of its operations, condemning the strike as a “blatant violation of international humanitarian law.” The Israeli military stated it had targeted a Hamas operative involved in the October 7, 2023, attack, expressing regret for any harm to uninvolved individuals and indicating the incident is under review.

This deadly strike unfolds as negotiators report being close to a Gaza ceasefire deal, though key obstacles remain. While Hamas recently agreed to release 10 hostages in exchange for a truce, and some international leaders expressed optimism for a deal this week, mediators caution that an agreement could still take time. Disagreements persist over Israel’s demand to resume military activity post-ceasefire versus Hamas’s insistence on assurances against renewed fighting.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with reports of Israeli forces advancing on displaced persons’ encampments and a surge of wounded at remaining functional hospitals. The conflict, which began after the October 7, 2023, attacks, has led to over 57,000 deaths in Gaza and widespread famine-like conditions due to aid restrictions, further exacerbating the crisis for civilians.

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