Israel has faced criticism for targeting journalists in Gaza, with at least 128 journalists killed during its offensive. The Israel Defense Forces accused journalists working with Al Jazeera of being Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, which was denied by CPJ as an attempt to silence journalists. In Gaza, 38 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Khan Younis, with chaos at a hospital in Beit Lahia where patients and medical staff were detained. The IDF also continued its assault on northern Gaza, with a deadly strike on a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp that killed 18 people and injured 30. The IDF claimed it was targeting Hamas militants, but the strike resulted in civilian casualties. The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza as access to essential supplies dwindles, with over 600 people killed in the offensive. Israeli forces have also been active in southern and central Gaza, launching deadly strikes on various locations. The IDF stated that it makes efforts to avoid harming civilians, but the ongoing airstrikes have resulted in a significant loss of life and displacement of thousands of people. The situation in Gaza remains dire as the conflict continues to escalate.
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