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Israeli Airstrike on At-Tabe'een School in Daraj Kills Over 100 Palestinians

Aug 10, 2024, 05:14 AM

An Israeli airstrike targeted a school in Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of over 100 Palestinians, according to multiple reports from Palestinian sources, including the official news agency WAFA. The school, identified as At-Tabe'een, was located in the Daraj neighborhood and was being used as a shelter for displaced individuals. The strike occurred during dawn prayers, causing significant casualties among women, children, and the elderly. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, stating that the school was being used as a Hamas command center. This incident marks one of the deadliest strikes in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.