As the Israel Hamas war rages on, the Israeli army on Thursday has stated that it carried out a strike at a "Hamas Compound" inside a UN School in Gaza. Hamas' media office has stated that 27 people were killed in the strike. However, as per the latest update, the death toll has increased to 32
As per a statement from the IDF, Israeli fighter jets "conducted a precise strike on the Hamas compound inside an UNRWA school in Nuseirat". While it remains uncertain if civilians or Hamas militants were killed, Israeli army has claimed several "terrorist were eliminated".
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden's remakrs that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his own "political gains" have drawn a sharp response from the Tel Aviv Government.
Here's the latest on the Israel-Gaza War
Israel Strikes 'Hamas Compound' Inside UNRWA School
As per the Hamas-run Media Office in Gaza, around 32 people have been killed and dozens were left injured after an air strike was carried out in a UNRWA school sheltering displaced people in the Nuseirat refugee camp on Thursday.
As per the Israeli army, the strike was carried out against a "Hamas compound" and several "terrorists have been eliminated". Ground reports further added that Nuseriat was given no warnign ahead of the school strike.
'Every Reason To Believe' Netanyahu Prolonging War For Political Gains: Biden
In an interview with TIME Magazine, US President Joe Biden has stated that there is "every reason" to believe that the Israeli PM is prolonging the war "for his own political self-preservation".
When asked if Biden believed the same, the American leader did not comment but added that "there is every reason for people to draw that conclusion".
Adding further clarity to POTUS' statement, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said: “I think the president was very clear in his answer on that, and we’ll let the prime minister speak to his own politics. The president was referencing what many critics have said.”
Biden's remarks, which were published on Wednesday, have drawn a sharp response from the Israeli government which has now accused Washington of straying from diplomatic norms.
UNICEF Warns Of Disease Threat Due To 'Mountains Of Trash'
UNICEF has warned that “deadly diseases could soon run rampant” in the Gaza Strip as people live “alongside mountains of trash and raw sewage”.
The UN agency added that the threat of disease has further increased due to the "Summer heat, lack of water, food and healthcare".
Tensions Rise Between Hezbollah and Israel
Tensions between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are on the rise after the group carried out a drone attack in northern Israel.
As per reports, at least seven people were injured in the attack and one is in critical condition. Following this attack, Israel has evacuated tens of thousands of civilians from the border. The Israeli military also acknowledged its failure to sound sirens and is investigating the incident.
