Israeli Airstrikes on UN-Operated School in Gaza Kill Dozens, Including Children

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Israeli airstrikes targeted a school in a United Nations-operated refugee camp in northern Gaza on Saturday, resulting in the death of dozens of people. The attack occurred as Israel claimed Hamas was using school buildings to hide weapons. The al-Fakhoora School, operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Jabalia refugee camp, was hit by an airstrike, resulting in the death of at least 50 individuals.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reported that another strike on a separate building in the camp claimed the lives of 32 individuals, including 19 children. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini condemned the strikes, calling them “cruel” and highlighting that al-Fakhoura served as a school-turned-shelter for over 7,000 displaced people.

Lazzarini stated, “This is yet another proof that no one, and nowhere is safe in Gaza. Once again, shelters meant to provide safety and protection to civilians have been hit, killing many people, including children. These acts not only blatantly contravene the rules of war, they also show a total disregard for humanity.”

This was the second time that a UNRWA school, housing displaced families, was struck. Earlier, the Al-Falah/Zeitoun school in Gaza City was hit, resulting in numerous casualties. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, revealed that three other schools hosting displaced Palestinians had also been struck.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, resulting in significant casualties. Since then, the Hamas government claims that over 13,000 people, including 5,500 minors and 3,500 women, have been killed in Gaza. Israel alleges that Hamas is using civilian buildings as infrastructure for its operations and accuses the group of using civilians as human shields.

The Jabalia refugee camp has been a frequent target of Israeli airstrikes, as it is believed to house Palestinian fighters. Israel recently targeted a Hamas command center in Jabalia, killing the head of the group’s anti-tank missile unit.

According to UNRWA, at least 176 people sheltering in their facilities have reportedly been killed since the conflict began. The organization stressed that most of the facilities hit had families inside, including older people, parents, and children. UNRWA has called for a humanitarian ceasefire.

The Israeli military had warned residents of Jabalia to evacuate before conducting operational activities in the area. They claim to be targeting terrorists and striking Hamas infrastructure. The military discovered hidden mortar shells and weapons in a kindergarten and an elementary school. Troops also seized control of a stronghold in the northern Gaza Strip, uncovering heavy-weight rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles.

The deaths at the al-Fakhoora school have sparked outrage and renewed calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Shelters and schools are meant to be safe spaces, and the targeting of these facilities has drawn condemnation from humanitarian organizations and the international community. The ongoing violence has resulted in a significant number of displaced people in Gaza, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

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