Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, including two 13-year-old boys and three journalists, in one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire. The journalists were killed while filming near a displacement camp, and the military stated it targeted them after spotting a drone threat. The deaths occurred amidst ongoing efforts by the United States to advance and implement the challenging second phase of the ceasefire. Additionally, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon targeted sites used by Hezbollah for weapon storage and smuggling, leading to casualties and condemnation from Lebanese officials.
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According to Gaza health officials, over 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel originated from the Sde Teiman detention center, a site already under scrutiny for alleged torture and unlawful deaths. Documentation found with the bodies, including Hebrew tags, indicated they were held at Sde Teiman, with some having undergone DNA testing. Examinations of the bodies revealed signs of executions and systematic torture, including gunshot wounds and injuries from tank tracks. Human rights activists are demanding an investigation into the deaths, as evidence suggests the victims may have been tortured before being killed.
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Recent Israeli airstrikes and shootings in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 94 Palestinians, including 45 who were seeking humanitarian aid. These strikes targeted areas with displaced people and aid distribution sites, leading to numerous civilian casualties, including children. Amnesty International has accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon, while Israel defends its actions and the recently established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Despite these events, ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue as the war’s death toll surpasses 57,000 Palestinians.
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