Israeli Strike Kills 22 in Gaza School
An Israeli strike killed 22 people and injured 30 others in a school sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza City, as reported by Palestinian authorities. The Gaza health ministry stated that the casualties primarily consisted of women and children, with 13 children and six women among the dead.
The Israeli military claimed to have targeted a Hamas command center within the compound, which had previously served as a school. This incident reignited accusations of Hamas using civilian facilities for military purposes, a claim that Hamas denies.
Footage from the site depicted devastation with blasted walls, wrecked furniture, and injured individuals. Witnesses shared harrowing accounts, with one stating that rockets struck the playground where women and children were gathered.
In Rafah, four health workers were also killed in an Israeli strike. The ongoing conflict has led to significant loss of life and displacement, with tens of thousands affected.
The Gaza war has resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced persons, with efforts for a ceasefire and peace negotiations ongoing between Israel and Hamas.