At least 33 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and more than 100 injured due to Israeli airstrikes on three schools in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City, as confirmed by local officials. The Government Media Office of Gaza issued a statement indicating that 29 individuals, including 18 children, lost their lives following air attacks targeting the Dar al-Arqam School, which had been converted into a shelter for displaced families.
According to a spokesperson for the Civil Defence, the Dar al-Arqam School was struck by at least four missiles. In a related incident, sources revealed that an attack on the Fahd School in the same vicinity resulted in additional casualties, while further strikes were also reported at Shaaban Alrayyes School, though immediate figures regarding casualties were unavailable.
The Israeli military stated that its operations targeted a command center utilized by Hamas for coordinating attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers. However, it remains uncertain if these military actions coincided with strikes on the educational institutions.
Repeated attacks on shelters housing displaced families in the Gaza Strip have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis within the besieged enclave, which continues to experience severe bombardment. Reports from Gaza City, shared by ZezapTV’s Hani Mahmoud, depict the aftermath of the bombing at Dar al-Arqam School as devastating and graphic, highlighting the tragic loss of lives as many succumbed to their injuries en route to medical facilities.
A spokesperson from Gaza’s emergency services called for immediate international intervention to halt the violence against Palestinian civilians, specifically women and children. This call reiterates the urgent need for the global community to assess the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe and provide necessary support.
Medical professionals have reported that at least 112 individuals have died in Israeli attacks across Gaza since the early hours of Thursday, including significant losses in both Gaza City and the southern city of Khan Younis. Recent figures indicate a rising death toll, with specific accounts detailing the recovery of bodies, including those of children and pregnant women.
The Government Media Office highlighted the increasing challenges faced by Civil Defence crews in facilitating rescue operations due to a lack of adequate equipment. With Israel enforcing a comprehensive siege on Gaza, humanitarian conditions are deteriorating, restricting access to essential supplies such as food, fuel, and medical aid.
On the move, hundreds of thousands of families are seeking refuge amidst one of the most significant displacements during this ongoing conflict, with many fleeing to southern Gaza cities like Rafah as Israeli attacks intensify. Eyewitness accounts portray a harrowing scene in Rafah, with families enduring arduous journeys to find safety.
Amidst these challenges, the Israeli military has initiated new orders for residents in central Gaza, urging them to relocate towards Gaza City while expressing intentions to conduct extensive operations in those areas.
This escalating situation highlights the urgent need for renewed international dialogue aimed at achieving lasting peace and addressing the humanitarian needs of displaced families across the region.
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