An Israeli airstrike on a school in southern Gaza City has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, with the majority being women and children according to the Gaza health ministry. The Israeli military claimed that the attack targeted a Hamas command center within the compound, which was previously used as a school. This incident has once again highlighted the ongoing conflict in the region where civilian facilities are being repurposed for military use.
In a separate incident in Rafah, four health workers were killed in an Israeli strike on ministry warehouses, preventing ambulance crews from reaching the wounded. The conflict has escalated in recent weeks with ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and militant groups in Gaza.
The war, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in a significant number of casualties on both sides. The international community continues to push for a ceasefire agreement, but major sticking points remain, including control of the southern border between Rafah and Egypt as well as the exchange of hostages and prisoners.