CAIRO. At least 24 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment sheltering displaced families in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, according to local health officials on Sunday, May 18. The deadly strike occurred as Egypt and Qatar, with backing from the United States, hosted a new round of indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
The Israeli military intensified its offensive across the enclave over the past 72 hours, with relentless bombing campaigns that have resulted in hundreds of deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The ministry emphasized that despite a recent visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to the region, airstrikes continued to devastate Palestinian communities.
Hamas condemned the attack as a “new brutal crime,” blaming the U.S. for its continued support of Israel amid the conflict. In a statement issued Sunday, the group said the strike was a reflection of “the growing aggression and disregard for civilian lives.”
While the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the latest attack in Khan Younis, a prior statement confirmed that “extensive strikes” were underway in various parts of Gaza, describing them as part of efforts “to achieve war objectives.”
Despite international pressure for de-escalation, ceasefire talks being held in Doha have so far yielded no breakthrough. Sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters that both parties remain firmly entrenched in their respective positions.
As the violence escalates, humanitarian agencies continue to raise alarms over the deteriorating conditions for civilians caught in the crossfire, particularly those already displaced and living in temporary shelters.
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