In recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, more than 50 people have been killed, including at least 30 in a single attack on Khadija School in Deir el-Balah, where many displaced individuals had sought shelter. The Israeli military claimed the school was a Hamas command center. The attacks have caused significant casualties, including women and children, and overwhelmed local hospitals. Hamas condemned the attack, calling for international intervention. Since October, the conflict has resulted in over 39,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread displacement.
5 Key Points
- Mass Casualty Incident: Over 50 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, with significant casualties at Khadija School.
- High Civilian Toll: The attack on the school resulted in the deaths of 30 people, including women and children, and wounded over 100.
- Hospital Overwhelmed: Al-Aqsa Hospital is in chaos, struggling to provide care for the critically injured victims of the airstrikes.
- Hamas Condemnation: Hamas denounced the attack as a war crime and urged international intervention.
- Widespread Displacement: Over 180,000 people have been displaced in the Khan Younis area due to ongoing Israeli military operations.