Hospital circles: At least 29 dead in attack on school in Gaza Strip
The Israeli army, in response to an AFP inquiry, stated that an attack had taken place in the area. The incident is under investigation. The Israeli Air Force used precision munitions.
Since Saturday, there have been reports of three more attacks on schools in the Gaza Strip, housing displaced persons, according to Israeli statements. The Hamas-controlled authorities in the Gaza Strip reported that at least 20 people were killed in these incidents.
The Israeli army claimed that the attacks targeted "terrorists." They accused Hamas of "systematically violating international law" by using civilian structures for their purposes and using the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip as "human shields."
The conflict in the Gaza Strip began on October 7 with an attack by Hamas fighters and other militant Palestinian groups on Israel. According to Israeli reports, 1195 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage in the Gaza Strip.
In response to the attack, Israel has been conducting massive military operations in the Gaza Strip since then. According to the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry's reports, which cannot be independently verified, over 38,200 people have been killed so far.
- Clinic circles in Gaza Strip are expressing concern over the latest attack by the Israeli Air Force, which reportedly hit a critical medical facility, potentially causing civilian casualties.
- The Hamas-affiliated group Harakat el-Mukawame el-Islamije has condemned the Israeli attack, stating that at least 29 people, including children, were dead as a result.
- The attack on the clinic comes amidst a escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, with the latter accusing the former of carrying out similar attacks on schools housing displaced persons.
- The Israeli Defense Forces have yet to issue a statement regarding the attack on the clinic, but have repeatedly stated that they are targeting Hamas militants and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
- The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with human rights organizations urging both sides to ensure the protection of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools.
