Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, including six diplomatic missions. The attack follows a Ukrainian strike on Russian soil. International condemnation is widespread, highlighting the escalation of the conflict and the humanitarian crisis.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza intensifies as the Israeli military confirms the killing of a World Central Kitchen worker, claiming the individual was a Hamas operative. This action has drawn widespread condemnation and prompted World Central Kitchen to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza. The incident follows previous attacks on WCK personnel, raising serious concerns about civilian safety amidst the escalating war.
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza, used as a shelter by displaced Palestinians, has killed at least 17 people, including children. The Israeli military claims it targeted Hamas militants, but the attack has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict. This comes amidst a broader offensive in northern Gaza that has raised fears of an uninhabited buffer zone and displacement of civilians.
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City killed at least 22 people, including women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli army claims it targeted a Hamas command center located within the former school building. The incident raises further concerns about civilian casualties in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
An Israeli airstrike in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza has killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others, according to Palestinian authorities. The strike, targeting a command-and-control center according to the Israeli military, has raised concerns about civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict. The incident comes as the UN agency for displaced Palestinians reports the Israeli military halted a polio vaccination convoy for over eight hours, highlighting the challenges of providing essential services during the war.
A deadly attack by militants in the village of Barsalogho in Burkina Faso has left dozens of civilians and security personnel dead. The attack, carried out by armed men on Saturday, targeted women, children, elderly, and men indiscriminately. The incident highlights the ongoing insurgency in the country, which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions since 2015.
In a heart-wrenching tragedy, newborn twins in Gaza were killed by an Israeli strike, along with their mother and grandmother, while their father was obtaining their birth certificates. The incident highlights the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on civilians, particularly vulnerable families.
A devastating strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced Palestinians has led to accusations of a massacre. Israel claims the target was a Hamas command center, while Palestinians allege the attack killed hundreds of civilians during prayer. The incident has heightened tensions and fueled calls for a ceasefire.
A Gaza hospital reported that at least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike on a school serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians. This marks the fourth such incident in four days, raising concerns about the targeting of civilians during the ongoing conflict.
The United Nations human rights office has expressed grave concerns over the conduct of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, warning that it could amount to war crimes. According to the UN, the raid was carried out in a densely populated area, putting civilian lives at risk. The UN also criticized armed groups for holding hostages in such areas. The office’s spokesperson, Jeremy Laurence, emphasized the importance of respecting the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution under international law.
