Israeli Airstrikes Kill Over 20 Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on Saturday resulted in at least 20 Palestinian deaths, including women and children, and left dozens wounded across various locations. Notably, a bombing of a school in Jabalia, which was sheltering displaced people, led to eight fatalities. The Israeli military claimed that its strikes targeted Hamas operatives, asserting that precautions were taken to avoid civilian casualties. However, local sources reported that many victims were civilians, prompting concerns about the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict. The death toll from the Israeli offensive since October 7 has now reached over 46,500, with more than 109,000 injured. Amidst this violence, discussions for a ceasefire are ongoing, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu sending the head of the Mossad to Qatar for negotiations.