On Tuesday, a devastating event occurred in Gaza City when the Israeli Army launched a bombing against the Shati refugee camp in the north of the Strip. Sources indicate that around 15 people were killed in the attack, including one of Ismail Haniye’s sisters, who is a leader in Hamas’ political wing.
This latest attack comes just over two months after Israel killed three of Haniye’s children and four grandchildren in another bombing. In addition to this, at least twelve people died in a separate bombing at a school used as a shelter for those displaced by Israel’s offensive.
The Israeli Army has taken responsibility for these attacks, stating that the buildings targeted were used by Hamas terrorists who were planning attacks against Israel. They claimed to have used precise weaponry to minimize damage to non-involved persons. However, Hamas has been accused of violating International Law by using civilian buildings and populations as human shields for their terrorist activities.
The situation remains tense between the two opposing sides as Haniye’s sister was not confirmed to have been involved in any terrorist activities. The Israeli Army has not provided information on the identities of those killed or injured in the bombings. As tensions continue to rise, there are concerns about further escalation of violence and its impact on civilians caught up in the crossfire.
