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Israeli Airstrike Kills 23, World Leaders Demand Ceasefire

4/23/2025

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A devastating Israeli airstrike on a school shelter in Gaza claimed 23 lives, deepening the ongoing humanitarian crisis. In response, France, Germany, and Britain denounced Israel's blockade as "intolerable" and urged for an immediate ceasefire. While mediators seek a long-term truce, Hamas's demands for prisoner releases and full Israeli withdrawal complicate the path to peace.

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A devastating Israeli airstrike on a school shelter in Gaza claimed 23 lives, deepening the ongoing humanitarian crisis. In response, France, Germany, and Britain denounced Israel's blockade as "intolerable" and urged for an immediate ceasefire. While mediators seek a long-term truce, Hamas's demands for prisoner releases and full Israeli withdrawal complicate the path to peace.