Zionist airstrike targeting a school in Gaza kills 28 displaced individuals, children among the casualties

On Thursday, an aerial assault struck Rafidah School in Deir al-Balah, which was providing shelter to more than 1,000 individuals who had been displaced.

According to medical sources, a strike has resulted in the deaths of 28 Palestinians and has left 54 others injured.

Abu Hamza, a resident seeking refuge at the location, recounted to Middle East Eye that, while seated calmly in front of the school, an unexpected and massive explosion ripped through three floors of the building.

“The individuals sought shelter here, believing it to be a safe haven. However, no locations remain secure, he stated, accusing Israelis of dishonesty.”

In the wake of the explosion, Nahed al-Zaneen, a 34-year-old educator working with displaced children in tents adjacent to Rafidah School, recounted the harrowing scene: “As I emerged, I was met with a devastating sight—fragments of bodies strewn across the ground. The remains of victims, including innocent children, lay scattered in a gruesome display.”

“What actions did these children undertake to warrant suspicion? Were they in possession of missiles or firearms?”

In a harrowing depiction of the recent events, an Al Jazeera correspondent reported that the force of the attack led to severe casualties, resulting in children and women being severely injured.

Abu Azzoum recounted the grim scene, stating, “I witnessed firsthand numerous bodies that were severely dismembered, making identification nearly impossible. The only way family members could recognize their loved ones was by identifying specific clothing in the hospital morgue.”

In recent developments, Israeli forces have launched a significant military operation targeting the Jabalia refugee camp and the adjacent towns of Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza. This offensive has been ongoing since the start of the week.

Palestinian health authorities report that the ongoing offensive has resulted in the deaths of at least 130 individuals.

The Israeli Defense Forces have instructed residents of Jabalia and surrounding regions to move to designated “humanitarian zones” in the southern part of Gaza. However, Palestinian authorities and United Nations representatives contend that safety remains elusive throughout the densely populated territory.

Health authorities reported that on Wednesday, the Israeli military instructed the evacuation of the Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan hospitals. The directive grants patients and medical staff a 24-hour window to vacate the facilities, or they may face a forcible entry similar to the previous assault on Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital.

Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, reported that eight patients, predominantly children suffering from severe shrapnel injuries, face a threat in the intensive care units if military orders necessitate their evacuation. Additionally, the hospital is experiencing a critical shortage of fuel.

He urged the international community to exert pressure on the occupying authorities to permit medical personnel to continue their operations in the three hospitals.

Abu Safiya stated that their message is one of peace, aimed at ensuring the well-being of children.

On October 7, Israel initiated military operations in Gaza following an unexpected offensive by the Palestinian group Hamas, termed Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. This development comes as a response to what Hamas describes as years of violent and destructive actions by the Israeli government against Palestinians.

The military offensive in Gaza, led by government forces, has resulted in the deaths of over 42,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, while leaving tens of thousands injured. Additionally, thousands remain unaccounted for and are believed to be trapped beneath debris.

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