Palestinians report at least 40 deaths in Israeli air strike on Gaza tent camp designated as humanitarian zone

A deadly Israeli strike on a tent camp in Mawasi, Gaza Strip, housing Palestinians displaced by the Israel-Hamas war killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others. The strike targeted alleged Hamas militants, though the group denies their presence in the area. First responders recovered bodies from the scene, with multiple families killed in their tents. Aid groups have struggled to provide basic services in Mawasi, and Israel has occasionally struck targets despite designating it a humanitarian zone. The war has displaced around 90% of Gaza’s population, causing vast destruction and a humanitarian crisis. Hamas-led militants killed civilians in an attack, abducting and holding hostages, with ongoing peace talks stalled due to new demands from both sides. The war has led to a high risk of famine and a breakdown in law and order, hindering aid efforts. The United Nations faced delays in a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza as Israeli troops stopped a convoy and caused damage to UN vehicles. The campaign aims to vaccinate children during the conflict that has destroyed the healthcare system. The situation remains dire in Gaza as violence persists and humanitarian needs grow.

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