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Dozens Killed in Gaza Humanitarian Zone Air Strike, Says Hamas
In a devastating turn of events, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi region of Khan Younis, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 Palestinians. According to the ministry, more than 90 individuals were injured in the strike, shattering the sense of safety in an area designated by the Israeli military as a refuge.
The Israeli military, grappling with the aftermath, announced an investigation into the incident, as reported by Reuters. However, an Israeli army radio station described the strike's target as "very significant," highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Eyewitness accounts painted a grim picture of the devastation. One witness told the BBC that the strike site resembled the aftermath of an "earthquake." Videos from the scene showed smoldering wreckage and injured individuals being carried on stretchers. Among the chaos, people desperately searched through rubble with their bare hands, hoping to find survivors.
Footage from the nearby Kuwait field hospital depicted patients being treated on the floor, illustrating the strain on medical resources in the aftermath of the tragedy.
In a chilling statement, a Hamas official, cited by Reuters, condemned the attack as a "grave escalation" indicating Israel's reluctance to seek a ceasefire, casting doubt on the prospects for peace in the region.
As the dust settles on this tragic event, the world watches closely, confronting the reality that a supposed safe haven has become a site of profound loss and suffering. The al-Mawasi strike serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life in conflict zones and underscores the urgent need for a sustainable resolution to the ongoing violence.