Israel Bombs Gaza Refugee Camp as Truce Negotiations Stall
At Least 20 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Nuseirat Camp
Bombardment Is Latest on Camp Since Israel Launched Retaliatory Strikes
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Israeli airstrikes hit the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Friday, killing at least 20 people, according to Palestinian officials. The bombardment was the latest on the camp since Israel launched retaliatory strikes in response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military said it targeted Hamas positions in the camp, but witnesses said the airstrikes hit civilian homes. The attack came as truce negotiations between Israel and Hamas were stalled, raising fears that the violence could escalate.
The Nuseirat refugee camp is one of the most densely populated areas in the Gaza Strip. It is home to more than 80,000 people, many of whom have been displaced from their homes in previous conflicts.
The airstrike on the camp sparked outrage among Palestinians, who accused Israel of indiscriminate killing. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to allow aid into Gaza.
The violence in Gaza has raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Egypt has been mediating between Israel and Hamas, but the talks have been hampered by the continued rocket fire from Gaza and Israel's demand that Hamas disarm.
The airstrike on the Nuseirat refugee camp is a reminder of the human cost of the conflict in Gaza. The camp is home to thousands of innocent civilians, who are now bearing the brunt of the violence.
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