Israel bombed a school building in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahija, killing at least 11 people, according to Palestinian reports.
The Israeli army spoke of a Hamas command center. Further details were initially lacking, including those about injuries.
The Gaza war deal hangs by a thread
As Israel’s main ally, the US wants to do everything it can to prevent the difficult negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza war from collapsing. In a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden reiterated the urgency of an agreement that includes the release of hostages held by the Islamist Hamas.
Biden spoke to Netanyahu about “upcoming talks” in the Egyptian capital Cairo “to remove any remaining obstacles,” Biden said. US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running to succeed Biden after the November 5 presidential election, also attended the meeting, the White House said.
Fear of escalation
If mediation efforts fail, there are fears of a major escalation in the Middle East. After the assassination of two high-ranking enemies of Israel in the Iranian capital Tehran and the Lebanese capital Beirut almost three weeks ago, Iran and the Hezbollah militia threatened massive retaliation.
Source: Krone
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