An Israeli strike in the densely populated Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza killed a large number of people and has left catastrophic damage, according to eyewitnesses and medics in the enclave.
The Israel Defense Forces claimed the strike was targeting a Hamas commander. The Israeli military said later Tuesday that it had taken out Ibrahim Biari — who was one of the leaders of the October 7th terror attack in Israel, according to spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht.
Hamas however has strongly denied the presence of one of its leaders in camp, according to Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem. He accused Israel of attempting to justify what he described as a "heinous crime against safe civilians, children, and women in Jabalya camp."
Here's what you need to know about the strike and other news from Israel and Gaza today:
Impacts of the strike: The Ministry of Interior in Gaza reported that 20 homes "were completely destroyed" in the residential Jabalya Refugee Camp. "Hundreds" of dead and injured people arrived at Gaza's Indonesian hospital, its director, Dr. Atef al-Kahlout, told CNN, adding that many people are still under the rubble. Another doctor, Dr. Mohammad alRann, described a "scene no one can imagine" at the hospital — there are “charred bodies in the hundreds” and "patients and injured are on the floors, beds, corridors and reception area” of one of Gaza's largest hospital, he said.
Death toll in Gaza rises again: At least 8,485 people have been killed in Gaza since October 7, according to an update earlier Tuesday from the Palestinian Ministry of Health based in Ramallah, West Bank, quoting data sourced from within Hamas-controlled Gaza. In addition, more than 21,000 people have been injured, it added. About 73% of the deaths are women, children and the elderly, the ministry reported. And amid Israel's ground operation, the country's military claimed it killed "approximately 50 Hamas terrorists" in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday.
Aid trucks trickle into Gaza: At least 66 trucks crossed the border into Gaza in the last 24 hours — the highest single-day delivery of aid to the enclave so far, according to the White House. The US is trying to get 100 trucks a day to enter Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday. Prior to October 7, there were 450 trucks going into Gaza daily, said Lynn Hastings, the UN Humanitarian coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, in a press briefing last week. But US State Department spokesperson Matt Miller said Tuesday that he had no announcements to make about the opening of the Rafah crossing for civilians. He did note that “we have made good progress, even in the past few hours.”
About 400 Americans and their family members are stuck in Gaza: About 1,000 people are seeking to leave the enclave, Blinken said at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Tuesday, adding he and the State Department are “focused on this intensively.”
Protests at US Senate hearing: Blinken's opening remarks at the Senate committee hearing Tuesday were quickly and repeatedly interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Within minutes of speaking, Blinken was interrupted by a man shouting “ceasefire now” and “save the children of Gaza.” There were other protesters in the audience with their hands, painted red, in the air. A dozen protesters were arrested during the congressional hearing, according to Capitol Police.
US emphasizes on protecting Palestinian civilians: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday he has “repeatedly made clear” to Israeli leaders that they must ensure the protection of Palestinian civilians. “Now, we fully understand that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. And we mourn the loss of Palestinian civilians,” Austin said in opening remarks to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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