UN, UNICEF Condemn Deadly Israeli Gaza Airstrikes

A series of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza has caused significant civilian casualties, including an incident in the Nuseirat refugee camp where a missile malfunction killed at least eight people, most of them children, at a water distribution point. The Israeli military acknowledged the technical error and expressed regret over the deaths. UNICEF and the United Nations have urged an urgent review of Israel's rules of engagement and compliance with international humanitarian law, citing repeated civilian deaths, particularly among children collecting water and food. Gaza's health ministry reports over 58,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023, with women and children comprising a significant portion. The humanitarian crisis has worsened, with severe shortages of water, fuel, and medical supplies forcing civilians to risk their lives at distribution centers. International agencies are calling for the protection of civilians and immediate access for humanitarian aid, while ceasefire negotiations remain at a standstill.