World Leaders Express Horror Over Deadly Gaza Hospital Blast
Expressions of horror over the large loss of life predominated, while many Arab governments stressed certainty that Israel was to blame.
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Expressions of horror over the large loss of life predominated, while many Arab governments stressed certainty that Israel was to blame.
Palestinian authorities blamed the explosion on an Israeli airstrike, but the Israeli military said a failed rocket launch by a Palestinian armed group caused the blast.
The explosion at a hospital highlights the dangers of a trip at a volatile moment in the war between Israel and Hamas.
The staunch support for Israel has stoked accusations of American hypocrisy, with Arab critics fearing a wholesale massacre of Palestinians in response to the deadly Hamas attacks.
Like Hamas, the group receives support from Iran in funding and weapons.
The work of digging out some 1,200 people from destroyed buildings is too difficult and dangerous.
If deployed, they would likely not serve in combat roles but would provide advice and medical support to Israeli forces, officials said.
A 22-year-old is believed to be the only Palestinian who is not a citizen of Israel to be taken by Hamas in its recent attacks.
In his 15 years as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has been seen as risk-averse, avoiding open-ended military engagements and peace initiatives.