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Israeli Airstrike on UN School in Nuseirat, Gaza Kills 16, Including Children, Injures Over 50

Jul 8, 2024, 06:38 AM

The Israeli military has confirmed carrying out an airstrike on the UNRWA-run Al-Jaouni school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The strike, which the IDF claims targeted Hamas operatives using the facility as a command center, resulted in significant casualties. Reports indicate that at least 16 people, including children, were killed and over 50 others injured. Among the victims were Mayar Haida (9 years old), Bilal Hamida (6 years old), their mother, and grandmother. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported a rising death toll, with at least 15 confirmed dead shortly after the attack. The school was sheltering displaced Palestinians, many of whom had been forced to leave their homes in Khan Yunis. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and highlights the ongoing conflict's severe impact on civilians in Gaza.