An Israeli airstrike on a school in northern Gaza has reportedly killed at least 11 people, including women and children. This school was being used as a shelter for families who had fled their homes due to the ongoing conflict, according to the health ministry run by Hamas.
The Israeli military claimed the strike was aimed at a “command-and-control center” used by Hamas fighters, which Hamas has denied. The death toll may be higher, with some local reports stating that up to 15 people were killed. Witnesses described the attack as devastating, with one resident comparing the blasts to an earthquake.
Since the start of the war nearly a year ago, many schools in Gaza have been turned into shelters for displaced families, but over 61% of schools have been directly impacted by airstrikes. The conflict has led to the deaths of over 41,150 people in Gaza since the war escalated.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for an end to the violence at the UN General Assembly, urging world leaders to stop the killing of civilians, while Israel’s ambassador criticized Abbas for not condemning Hamas. The US, Egypt, and Qatar are working to negotiate a ceasefire and release of hostages, though progress has reportedly stalled recently【BBC】.
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