Israel’s military claimed that a strike on a school housing displaced Palestinians in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza was targeting a Hamas command and control center, resulting in the deaths of 17 people, including children. The strike is part of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza to prevent Hamas from regrouping in the north, with over 770 people reportedly killed so far. The civil defense agency in Gaza announced it could no longer provide first responder services in the north due to threats from Israeli forces. Israel is also at odds with Al Jazeera, accusing the network of collaborating with Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The US, Qatar, and Egypt are working to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza, with the US providing an additional $135 million in aid to Palestinians. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken anticipates negotiators will meet soon to discuss a ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, France and the US have proposed a joint ceasefire plan for Lebanon to address the ongoing crisis in the region. Lebanon’s prime minister called for the Lebanese state to be the sole entity carrying weapons, signaling a potential path to a ceasefire with Israel and Hezbollah. Amidst these developments, Sri Lanka has arrested three men following a US intelligence warning of possible attacks against Israeli tourists visiting the country.
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Children among 17 reported killed in strike on Gaza school in Middle East crisis live, Israel involved
