Overview

• An Israeli strike on July 10 struck civilians waiting outside a Project HOPE clinic in Deir al-Balah, killing at least 15 Palestinians including ten children seeking nutritional supplements.
• The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hamas militant linked to the October 7, 2023 attack and announced a review of civilian casualties from the incident.
• Project HOPE’s CEO condemned the strike as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and UNICEF’s executive director called the killing of families seeking aid unconscionable.
• Indirect negotiations mediated by the US, Qatar and Egypt on a proposed 60-day ceasefire have shown little progress, with officials forecasting further weeks of talks.
• The European Union secured an agreement with Israel to open additional crossings for aid, repair critical infrastructure and enhance protections for humanitarian workers.