Deadly Attack on Gaza School Leaves 28 Dead, Warnings of Threats to Civilians
A devastating Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza on Thursday has left at least 28 people dead, causing widespread outrage and fear among Palestinians. The attack, which targeted a school in Deir el-Balah, is just the latest in a long line of such incidents in the region.
According to reports, the Palestine Red Crescent organization responded to the incident, confirming that 28 fatalities and 54 injuries had been treated. The Gaza health ministry also issued a statement, confirming the death toll. The Israeli military, however, claimed that the strike was targeted at a Hamas command centre located in the same compound, which was previously a school.
This latest incident is the third of its kind in recent months, with another school-turned-shelter strike in northern Gaza’s Jabalia camp resulting in at least 15 fatalities in September. The Israeli military has accused Hamas of hiding in such buildings, a claim the militant group has denied.
The attacks have been deeply concerning, with the United Nations reporting that at least 42,065 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza since the conflict began. The UN has also acknowledged the accuracy of these figures.
Meanwhile, the October 7 attack that triggered the war resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people on the Israeli side, mostly civilians, according to official Israeli figures.
As the conflict continues to rage on, international organizations and human rights groups are increasingly calling for restraint and action to protect innocent civilians. The latest attack serves as a stark reminder of the dangers facing those in Gaza, with the threat to their well-being and lives growing more severe by the day.
In the wake of this devastating attack, it is crucial that the international community speaks out against such violence and works to find a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The toll of innocent lives lost is too high, and it is time for action to bring an end to this senseless violence.
