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Gaza's death toll is now at 39,790 killed, with over half being woman and children. This increased toll comes after nearly 100 Palestinians were killed (Vatican News) by Israeli airstrikes at a school serving as a shelter for displaced people in Gaza City.
At least 91,702 Palestinians have been injured by Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, 2023, when about 1,200 Israelis were killed by Hamas.
Vatican News reported that Palestinian medical sources – along with the local News Agency WAFA - said victims at the school-turned-shelter in Gaza included women and children. Unconfirmed reports suggest Israeli jets targeted the school in central Gaza while those inside were praying.
Reports indicate that the school was bombed while the displaced people were performing the Fajr prayer, and this is what increased the number of dead.
Pope Francis said on Aug. 11 at the Angelus prayer: "We have commemorated, in these days, the anniversary of the atomic bombing of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As we continue to commend to the Lord the victims of those events, and of all wars, let us renew our intense prayer for peace, especially for troubled Ukraine, the Middle East, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar."
Israel's military said it had "precisely struck Hamas terrorists" operating within the school.
Also, it is now estimated that at least 60,000 Gazans may have fled toward Khan Younis following the latest evacuation order issued by the Israeli army.
The UN said the latest order for residents in central and eastern parts of Khan Younis came on the heels of two earlier orders for people in parts of northern Gaza to evacuate.
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced Israel's decision to cancel the diplomatic status of Norwegian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.
Earlier this week, Israel revoked the accreditation of Norwegian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, saying the move was taken in response to "unilateral steps" taken by the Norwegian government.
The decision reportedly relates to Norway joining Spain and Ireland in recognizing Palestine as a state in May.
Source: Vatican News with Updated Death Toll from https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/gaza-death-toll-nears-39-800-as-israel-kills-40-more-palestinians/3300383
Israel's military said it had "precisely struck Hamas terrorists" operating within the school.
Also, it is now estimated that at least 60,000 Gazans may have fled toward Khan Younis following the latest evacuation order issued by the Israeli army.
The UN said the latest order for residents in central and eastern parts of Khan Younis came on the heels of two earlier orders for people in parts of northern Gaza to evacuate.
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced Israel's decision to cancel the diplomatic status of Norwegian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.
Earlier this week, Israel revoked the accreditation of Norwegian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, saying the move was taken in response to "unilateral steps" taken by the Norwegian government.
The decision reportedly relates to Norway joining Spain and Ireland in recognizing Palestine as a state in May.
Source: Vatican News with Updated Death Toll from https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/gaza-death-toll-nears-39-800-as-israel-kills-40-more-palestinians/3300383
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2024-08/israeli-airstrike-kills-palestinians-at-gaza-school.html
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