Israeli strike on school kills 16; Hamas agrees to release last living American hostage in Gaza – Middle East crisis live
World news | The GuardianMonday, May 12, 2025 at 7:45:40 AM
An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza killed 16 people, including five children and four women, while Hamas agreed to release the last living American hostage. The family of Edan Alexander urged Israel to secure the release of all remaining hostages. Relatives of Israeli hostages expressed relief over the planned release but remain concerned for others still held.
What This Means: This development highlights the ongoing violence and humanitarian toll in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with civilian casualties escalating and hostage negotiations remaining a fragile and contentious issue. The release of one hostage offers limited relief amid broader fears for those still captive and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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