Israeli Forces Massacre at Least 11 in Maghazi Refugee Camp

Israeli forces and allied militias carried out a coordinated attack on Gaza's Maghazi refugee camp, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians.

Medics reported Israeli-backed forces stormed a UNRWA school sheltering displaced people, firing and abducting civilians.

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Israeli drones fired missiles that killed multiple people during clashes.

The Maghazi camp had its population more than tripled to over 90,000 despite being a designated "safe zone."

The Red Crescent later placed the death toll at 13 after additional bodies were recovered.

The massacre intensified an already catastrophic humanitarian situation.

The Ministry of Health reported 54 casualties across Gaza in 24 hours.

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Rescue crews struggled to reach victims amid continuous bombardment.

Four civilians were killed when a World Food Programme warehouse was hit.

A UN school was hit in Beit Hanoun, killing four people.

The Israeli army struck the Al-Quds Hospital, killing four staff members.

The incursion represented a significant and troubling deployment of proxy forces.

“Video footage released by activists and Palestinian media shows part of the horrific massacre that the residents of Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip were subjected to yesterday, Monday, at the hands of the Israeli occupation forces and their affiliated militias”

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Human Rights Watch cautioned that violations by these groups would not excuse Israeli accountability.

Senior Israeli defense officials sought to distance the military from the proxy forces.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation.

Turkey's Foreign Ministry warned the use of militias can only prolong violence.

Israel's House of Representatives passed a nonbinding resolution expressing support.