On Wednesday, an Israeli strike targeted a tent camp in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 19 Palestinians, including several children. The attack comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, with both sides exchanging fire in recent weeks.
The tent camp was set up by Palestinian protesters near the border with Israel as part of ongoing demonstrations against the Israeli occupation. The Israeli military claimed that the strike was in response to the launching of incendiary balloons from the area, which have caused wildfires in southern Israel.
The Palestinian Health Ministry condemned the attack as a “barbaric massacre” and called on the international community to intervene. The United Nations also expressed concern over the escalating violence and called for restraint from both sides.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike, stating that Israel will continue to respond forcefully to any attacks from Gaza. The Israeli military said it targeted Hamas infrastructure in the area, despite no immediate claims of responsibility from the militant group.
The strike has sparked outrage among Palestinians, with many taking to the streets to protest against Israeli aggression. The incident has also drawn condemnation from international human rights organizations, who have called for an independent investigation into the incident.
The latest escalation in violence comes as tensions have been running high in the region, with clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters becoming increasingly frequent. The international community has called for a de-escalation of the situation and a return to negotiations to achieve a lasting peace in the region.
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