The Israeli military has reported striking two school compounds in northern Gaza that were allegedly being used by Hamas as a military base. The strikes resulted in casualties, with four people killed at one school and three killed at another. The military claims to have targeted Hamas militants and taken steps to minimize harm to civilians, blaming Hamas for using civilian infrastructure for military purposes. The ongoing conflict has led to the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians, with concerns raised by U.N. officials and aid groups about the safety of Gaza's civilian population. In a separate incident, a Turkish American woman was killed during a West Bank protest, with her family blaming Israel for her death and calling for an independent investigation. The Israeli military is investigating the incident, while U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has expressed condolences and emphasized the importance of gathering facts. Amid the conflict, efforts to vaccinate children in Gaza against polio have made progress, but critics argue that more needs to be done to protect children from the dire conditions they face daily. Reports of a child dying from malnutrition in Gaza have raised concerns about a potential large-scale nutrition crisis in the region. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing conflict, civilian casualties, and humanitarian concerns continuing to impact the region.