Tragedy struck Gaza as an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter claimed the lives of 21 people, including 13 children and six women. The attack targeted Hamas fighters, according to Israel’s military, but resulted in civilian casualties at Al Zaytoun School C in Gaza City.
Despite Israel’s claims of precision targeting, orphaned children seeking humanitarian aid were among the victims. This incident is part of a series of Israeli strikes on schools housing displaced people, drawing international condemnation.
The ongoing war has displaced the majority of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents, with the health sector severely strained. A separate strike on a warehouse killed health ministry personnel, worsening medical shortages in the region.
Hamas condemned the attacks as war crimes, highlighting the plight of civilians and accusing Israel of targeting residential areas. The conflict has resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties and strained international efforts to broker peace.