Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs

“Israeli air strikes on Gaza City’s municipal police headquarters and the Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least 10 Palestinians, including senior police officials, and wounded many civilians. Hamas denounced the attacks as a "new war crime," rejecting Israel’s claim that the targets were Hamas commanders and accusing Israel of deliberately targeting civilian police and unarmed residents. The strikes come amid heightened diplomatic activity, including Jared Kushner’s recent visit to the region, and ongoing U.S. pressure on Israel regarding civilian casualties. Expert Analysis: The escalation underscores the fragility of any cease‑fire negotiations and raises the risk of broader regional instability that could affect U.S. energy markets and defense spending. Heightened scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers may also drive increased congressional oversight of military aid to Israel.”