A medic has been killed in an Israeli strike on a field hospital in Gaza, according to Gaza health officials. This attack comes just two days after another strike disabled the enclave’s last functioning critical care facility, CBS News reports. The UN has condemned Israel for the recent hospital strikes.
Ongoing Violence and Casualties
The incident occurred amidst ongoing Israeli strikes on Gaza, which have resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians. Al Jazeera reports that at least 21 people were killed in attacks on Gaza City. The Middle East Monitor reports that the Israeli army killed 24 more Palestinians in strikes on homes. An Israeli strike killed a family of 10 in Gaza, according to AP News. Separately, an Israeli drone strike killed six people in northern Gaza, according to Middle East Eye.
Ceasefire Negotiations and International Talks
In related developments, Hamas is reportedly reviewing an Israeli proposal for a hostage and ceasefire deal. However, Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire, hostage return deal over disarmament demands Fox News reports. Meanwhile, the UN nuclear watchdog says US-Iran talks are at a ‘very crucial’ stage, according to AP News. Iran confirms that the next round of nuclear talks with the US is set for Rome on Saturday, Al Jazeera reports.
Regional Updates
Suspected US airstrikes killed at least 1 in Yemen’s rebel-held capital, Sanaa, Houthis say, AP News reports. Israeli forces have completed encirclement of Gaza’s Rafah: military, CGTN reports.