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Israeli airstrikes struck a school and a hospital in central Gaza on Saturday, as negotiators prepared to meet international mediators to discuss a proposed ceasefire. At least 30 people sheltering at a girls' school in Deir Al-Balah were taken to Al Aqsa Hospital and pronounced dead following a strike that Israel's military said targeted a Hamas command and control center.
Gaza's Health Ministry reported 11 more casualties in other strikes on Saturday. The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of part of a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza ahead of a planned strike on Khan Younis, citing rocket fire from the area.
The military aims to target Hamas militants in the city, including Muwasi, a crowded tent camp where thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge. This operation is scheduled a day before officials from the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Israel are set to meet in Italy to discuss ongoing hostage and ceasefire negotiations.
CIA Director Bill Burns is expected to meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani, Mossad Director David Barnea, and Egyptian spy chief Abbas Kamel on Sunday.