<p>As the war between Israel and Hamas militant group rages on, a&nbsp;video is circulating&nbsp;on social media which is believed to be a strike by Israeli forces on&nbsp;the Al-Israa University in southern Gaza.&nbsp;The footage, which appears to have been taken from drones or maybe from atop a tall building, opens up with pan-right shots of the&nbsp;building, seemingly abandoned, just like many other infrastructures amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video&nbsp;then pans left, and in a matter of seconds the building gets blown off with huge plumes of smoke covering the skies. It is unclear if the attack was&nbsp;carried out by the Israeli Defence Forces and the kind&nbsp;of casualties caused by the explosion.</p>

<p>The target was the main campus building of Palestine University in the besieged Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The huge explosion which brought down the entire campus, has sent shockwaves across the region. Reports suggest that it could have been carried out by concealed bombs inside the campus.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sharing the video on social media, Birzeit University in Palestine condemned the attack and wrote. "Birzeit University condemns the brutal assault and bombing of&nbsp;Al-Israa University campus by the Israeli occupation south of Gaza city, this occurred after seventy days of the occupation occupying the campus; turning it into their base, and military barracks for their forces."</p>

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<p>Hamas, while speaking over the rampant attacks on educational institutions by Israel, called it&nbsp;a “genocide".&nbsp;“We call on the United Nations and international rights groups to document these crimes and all crimes by the terrorist Zionist occupation in the Gaza Strip, and to shoulder their responsibility to condemn and prosecute this criminal entity,” the militant group added.</p>

<h2><strong>US reacts to Al-Israa University bombings&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the footage of the incident went viral on social media platforms, the US, Israel's close ally also commented on the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller&nbsp;reacting&nbsp;to the alleged bombing of the Gaza University&nbsp;said, “I don’t have independent information to verify that. But I can say that we continue to urge Israel to avoid damage to critical infrastructure – that would, of course, include universities – and to ensure the protection of humanitarian and medical sites.”</p>

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<p>Apart from the educational institutions, healthcare facilities have also come under attack in Gaza since the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel. As per reports, over 30 hospitals have become out of service whereas over 150 medical healthcare centres are out of operation because of the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

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As the war between Israel and Hamas militant group rages on, a video is circulating on social media which is believed to be a strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Israa University in southern Gaza.

As the war between Israel and Hamas militant group rages on, a video is circulating on social media which is believed to be a strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Israa University in southern Gaza. The footage, which appears to have been taken from drones or maybe from atop a tall building, opens up with pan-right shots of the building, seemingly abandoned, just like many other infrastructures amid the ongoing war. The video then pans left, and in a matter of seconds the building gets blown off with huge plumes of smoke covering the skies. It is unclear if the attack was carried out by the Israeli Defence Forces and the kind of casualties caused by the explosion. The target was the main campus building of Palestine University in the besieged Gaza. Also Read | Gaza's shockwaves: West Bank economy plunges, leaving livelihoods in limbo The huge explosion which brought down the entire campus, has sent shockwaves across the region. Reports suggest that it could have been carried out by concealed bombs inside the campus. Also Read | Israel exhumes Palestinian graves while searching for hostages held in Gaza Sharing the video on social media, Birzeit University in Palestine condemned the attack and wrote. "Birzeit University condemns the brutal assault and bombing of Al-Israa University campus by the Israeli occupation south of Gaza city, this occurred after seventy days of the occupation occupying the campus; turning it into their base, and military barracks for their forces." Birzeit University condemns the brutal assault and bombing of @Al-Israa University campus by the Israeli occupation south of #Gaza city, this occurred after seventy days of the occupation occupying the campus; turning it into their base, and military barracks for their forces pic.twitter.com/vot9s1z3tz — Birzeit University (@BirzeitU) January 18, 2024 × Hamas, while speaking over the rampant attacks on educational institutions by Israel, called it a “genocide". “We call on the United Nations and international rights groups to document these crimes and all crimes by the terrorist Zionist occupation in the Gaza Strip, and to shoulder their responsibility to condemn and prosecute this criminal entity,” the militant group added. US reacts to Al-Israa University bombings After the footage of the incident went viral on social media platforms, the US, Israel's close ally also commented on the incident. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reacting to the alleged bombing of the Gaza University said, “I don’t have independent information to verify that. But I can say that we continue to urge Israel to avoid damage to critical infrastructure – that would, of course, include universities – and to ensure the protection of humanitarian and medical sites.” Watch | Why Iran attacked Pakistan's Sunni Extremist Group Jaish al-Adl? × Apart from the educational institutions, healthcare facilities have also come under attack in Gaza since the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel. As per reports, over 30 hospitals have become out of service whereas over 150 medical healthcare centres are out of operation because of the war. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the delivery of crucial medicines to hostages held captive by the militant group, in exchange for flow of aid to Gazans.</p>

<p>The Qatar-brokered deal is important given the families of the hostages have been calling for aid to their loved ones.&nbsp;This comes days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on January 12 said that the medicines will be delivered in the next few days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The key medical supplies will leave Doha on Wednesday (Jan 17). They will reach Gaza via Egypt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aid for hostages, many of whom are elderly and suffering from chronic illnesses, is approved by Hamas in exchange for medical and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian civilians stuck in the crossfire between Israel and the&nbsp;Palestinian group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Tuesday (Jan 16) said, “Medicine along with other humanitarian aid is to be delivered to civilians in the Gaza Strip, in the most affected and vulnerable areas, in exchange for delivering medication needed for Israeli captives in Gaza."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The truce between Israel and Hamas in November 2023 resulted in the release of many hostages.</p>

<p>But over 100 of them out of a total of 240, are still held by Hamas.</p>

<p>The war, which recently completed 100 days, is likely to escalate, given the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea region between Iran-backed Houthi militia and US-led Western forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which earlier demanded visual proof of the aid reaching hostages, said that many "suffer from illnesses related to the harsh captivity conditions, which include mental and physical torture.”</p>

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<p>The casualties are reaching a new high with each passing day as the war drags on. The Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza on Tuesday (Jan 16) said that a total of 24,285 Palestinians, including 10,600 children, have been killed since October 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The November deal was reached in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel.&nbsp;Israel earlier also allowed assistance to reach, however as per rights groups, a lot more is needed as the humanitarian toll on Palestinians is too much.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'Unimpeded, safe access to aid needed'</strong></h2>

<p>WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reportedly said, “Famine will make an already terrible situation catastrophic, because sick people are more likely to succumb to starvation, and starving people are more vulnerable to disease."&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We need unimpeded, safe access to deliver aid and a humanitarian cease-fire to prevent further death and suffering,” he said.</p>

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Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the delivery of crucial medicines to hostages held captive by the militant group, in exchange for flow of aid to Gazans.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the delivery of crucial medicines to hostages held captive by the militant group, in exchange for flow of aid to Gazans. The Qatar-brokered deal is important given the families of the hostages have been calling for aid to their loved ones. This comes days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on January 12 said that the medicines will be delivered in the next few days. The key medical supplies will leave Doha on Wednesday (Jan 17). They will reach Gaza via Egypt. The aid for hostages, many of whom are elderly and suffering from chronic illnesses, is approved by Hamas in exchange for medical and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian civilians stuck in the crossfire between Israel and the Palestinian group. Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Tuesday (Jan 16) said, “Medicine along with other humanitarian aid is to be delivered to civilians in the Gaza Strip, in the most affected and vulnerable areas, in exchange for delivering medication needed for Israeli captives in Gaza." Also Read | Houthis set to become 'global terrorists' amid Red Sea attacks. Here's what it means The truce between Israel and Hamas in November 2023 resulted in the release of many hostages. But over 100 of them out of a total of 240, are still held by Hamas. The war, which recently completed 100 days, is likely to escalate, given the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea region between Iran-backed Houthi militia and US-led Western forces. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which earlier demanded visual proof of the aid reaching hostages, said that many "suffer from illnesses related to the harsh captivity conditions, which include mental and physical torture.” Also Read | China's population declines for 2nd straight year, drops by 2.75 million to 1.409 billion in 2023 The casualties are reaching a new high with each passing day as the war drags on. The Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza on Tuesday (Jan 16) said that a total of 24,285 Palestinians, including 10,600 children, have been killed since October 7. The November deal was reached in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel. Israel earlier also allowed assistance to reach, however as per rights groups, a lot more is needed as the humanitarian toll on Palestinians is too much. Watch | US Elections 2024: GOP candidates head to New Hampshire, here's what to know × 'Unimpeded, safe access to aid needed' WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reportedly said, “Famine will make an already terrible situation catastrophic, because sick people are more likely to succumb to starvation, and starving people are more vulnerable to disease." “We need unimpeded, safe access to deliver aid and a humanitarian cease-fire to prevent further death and suffering,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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