On September 11, 2024, a significant Israeli airstrike hit a tent camp in Gaza, leading to a reported death toll of at least 19 people, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The strike occurred early Tuesday morning and has raised considerable concern due to discrepancies between reported figures from Gaza's Health Ministry and the Israeli military.

The Gaza Health Ministry, which is part of the Hamas-run government, reported 19 deaths from the strike on a tent camp within a designated humanitarian zone. This figure is consistent with the ministry's previous records, which have generally aligned with independent researchers and international organizations. However, earlier reports from the Civil Defence, operating under the same Hamas-run administration, claimed that 40 people had died in the attack. The discrepancy between the two reports has left the exact casualty count unclear.

The Israeli military has contested these figures, stating that the strike was aimed at senior Hamas commanders operating from a command center located within the humanitarian area. The military argued that the casualty figures provided by Gaza authorities did not match the information held by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), emphasizing the precision of their munitions and the targeted nature of the strike. The IDF also criticized the Gaza Health Ministry's numbers, suggesting that they do not align with the details of the operation.

Survivor accounts from the scene, such as that of Ola al-Shaer, describe a harrowing situation with severe destruction and loss of life. Al-Shaer recounted fleeing the scene amid chaos and witnessing gruesome scenes of destruction, including the remains of women and children.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has been devastating. It began with a Hamas attack on October 7, 2024, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis and the taking of about 250 hostages. In retaliation, Israel's military actions in Gaza have resulted in over 40,900 Palestinian casualties, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The failure to establish a ceasefire has prolonged the conflict, with both sides blaming each other for the lack of progress in ending the hostilities and securing the release of hostages.

Hamas has rejected Israeli claims that the targeted area was used for military purposes, labeling them as false justifications for the strike. They have denied the presence of their fighters in civilian areas, further fueling the debate over the legitimacy and impact of the strike.

In the midst of the conflict, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with nearly all of its 2.3 million residents displaced at least once. Many have been forced to flee their homes multiple times due to ongoing violence.

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