Israel’s military conducted a strike in Gaza City, targeting an ambulance that it claimed was being used by a Hamas terrorist cell. Palestinian health authorities stated that the ambulance was part of a convoy transporting wounded people from north Gaza to the south. The strike resulted in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. Video footage showed chaotic scenes with bloodied and motionless individuals. The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed that it was aware of the convoy but not involved in the operation. The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that ambulances were targeted, rendering eight inoperable. Israel Defense Forces stated that the ambulance was hit due to its proximity to a Hamas position and that it had information indicating that Hamas uses ambulances to transport terrorists and weapons. Hamas denied the presence of fighters in the convoy. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack and called for a humanitarian cease-fire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a temporary pause in the offensive until the hostages taken by Hamas were released.