CNN —
A tragic incident unfolded in Gaza as at least 22 people, primarily women and children, lost their lives in an Israeli strike on a school compound. The Palestinian officials reported that the strike targeted Hamas fighters seeking shelter in the Al-Zaytoun School, resulting in a devastating loss of innocent lives.
The Gaza Civil Defense confirmed the tragic incident, with children, including a 3-month-old infant, among the casualties. While Israel claimed to target a Hamas command center, the civilian casualties have sparked international outcry and demands for accountability.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that precautions were taken to avoid civilian casualties, but the reality of innocent lives lost in the school compound raises concerns about the impact of the ongoing conflict on civilians.
The aftermath of the strike depicted a scene of chaos and devastation, with survivors questioning the ethics and humanity of such attacks. As tensions escalate in the region, calls for peace and intervention to protect civilians grow louder.