At least 28 people were killed and 54 injured after an Israeli airstrike hit Rafida School in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah on Thursday, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The organization described the strike as part of the ‘Israeli occupation army’s targeting’ of the facility, which housed displaced families. 💔
The Israeli military confirmed the strike but stated it targeted a ‘Hamas command-and-control center’ operating inside the school compound. 🎙️ ‘The location was being used by Palestinian combatants embedded in civilian infrastructure,’ their statement read. Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry corroborated the casualty figures.
Key points:
⚡ Conflicting narratives: Humanitarian crisis vs. counter-terrorism claims.
🔥 Rising tensions: Over 38,000 Palestinians and 1,500 Israelis killed since October 2023.
🌍 Global reactions: UN agencies renewed calls for ceasefire negotiations.
