Israel bombed Gaza University, America asked for clarification

The Joe Biden administration of the United States has sought an explanation from Israel over a viral social media video that reportedly showed Israel Defense Forces blowing up a building on the main campus of the University of Palestine in Gaza, The Times of Israel reports. Is. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said he did not have enough information to comment further on the matter, but added that Hamas routinely uses civilian infrastructure for military purposes.

The video shows what appears to be an abandoned university building before explosions, likely caused by bombs hidden within, explode and send shock waves in all directions. Witness reports in Khan Yunis, the main town in southern Gaza, described shelling and airstrikes. Israeli forces targeted the area, claiming it to be a stronghold of Hamas members and leaders. Gaza health officials said on Thursday that the death toll from the war had risen to 24,620 and that many more people were feared buried under the debris. More than 170 people have died in the last 24 hours. Israel claimed to have killed 9,000 Hamas fighters.

The US again warned that there have been too many civilian casualties in Gaza and vowed to keep working for a two-state solution. White House national security adviser John Kirby told reporters aboard Air Force One that Gaza would not be captured after the conflict.