In a tragic development, dozens of people have been killed and multiple others injured following an overnight Israeli airstrike on a United Nations-run school in central Gaza. The incident has been confirmed by hospital and government authorities in the Palestinian enclave.
The school, operated by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), was serving as a shelter for displaced individuals. It is located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, one of the many areas in Gaza heavily affected by the ongoing conflict. At the time of the strike, the school was housing a large number of displaced people, seeking refuge from the hostilities.
The Gaza government media office has reported significant casualties, with dozens confirmed dead and numerous others injured. The exact number of casualties is still being determined as rescue operations continue. Medical facilities in the area, already strained by the conflict, are struggling to cope with the influx of injured individuals.
The attack has sparked immediate condemnation from various international bodies and humanitarian organizations. UN officials have expressed deep concern over the targeting of civilian infrastructure, particularly facilities designated as safe havens for displaced persons. The incident underscores the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for measures to protect civilians.
This latest strike highlights the severe and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where many civilians, including children and elderly, are caught in the crossfire. UNRWA schools and facilities have often been used as shelters by those displaced by the conflict, making their protection a critical issue.
Human rights organizations are calling for a thorough investigation into the incident, demanding accountability for those responsible for the attack. The targeting of schools and other civilian structures is a violation of international law, and there are growing calls for international intervention to ensure the safety of non-combatants in the conflict zone.
