At least 16 people, including nine children, were killed in a reported Israeli airstrike on a UN-affiliated medical clinic in Gaza\u2019s densely populated Jabalia refugee camp, according to Gaza\u2019s civil defense agency on Wednesday. Dozens more were wounded in the incident, which has drawn renewed attention to escalating tensions in the region.
The strike targeted a building housing a UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) clinic, said Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for Gaza\u2019s civil defense. \u0022The attack has devastated families already living in dire conditions,\u0022 Bassal stated, emphasizing the facility\u2019s role in providing essential healthcare to displaced residents.
Israeli authorities had not issued a public response to the allegations at the time of reporting. The Jabalia camp, home to over 100,000 refugees, has faced repeated airstrikes in recent weeks amid heightened hostilities.
The incident highlights growing concerns over civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in conflict zones. UNRWA has yet to release an official statement, but the reported strike underscores challenges faced by humanitarian organizations operating in high-risk areas.
