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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Israeli Strike Near Gaza Medical Centre Kills 16 as Truce Talks Continue
Caption: Israeli Strike Near Gaza Medical Centre Kills 16 as Truce Talks Continue. An Israeli strike near a medical centre in Gaza on Thursday killed 16, including children, and left many others wounded, local health authorities reported. The attack took place in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza as ceasefire talks continued with no resolution expected soon. Palestinian health spokesperson Khalil al-Deqran confirmed that six of the dead were children, many of the injured suffered severe head and chest wounds. Israel’s military stated that the strike targeted a militant involved in the October 7, 2023, attack that sparked the current war but was reviewing reports of civilian casualties. Graphic videos from the scene showed the bodies of dead and injured, including children, lying in blood amid a cloud of dust as people screamed in horror. The UN condemned Israeli attacks on Palestinian health facilities, with at least 686 documented attacks since the war began, severely affecting healthcare access in Gaza. The UN humanitarian agency warned that dwindling fuel supplies are risking further disruption of Gaza’s semi-functioning hospitals, with incubators overloaded and premature babies in critical condition. U.S. President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a potential U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with talks ongoing after 21 months of conflict. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Israeli strike,Gaza medical centre,ceasefire talks,U.S. brokered ceasefire,Hamas,Palestinian casualties,medical facilities,UN condemnation,Gaza hospitals
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