In a tragic turn of events, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in northern Gaza on Saturday, resulting in the death of at least 22 people, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli army claimed that they were targeting a Hamas command center located within what was once a school.
This latest strike adds to the growing number of casualties and destruction in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The attack on a school, which is meant to be a place of safety and education for children, highlights the devastating impact of the violence on civilians in the region.
The international community has been calling for an end to the hostilities and a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Gaza. The targeting of civilian infrastructure, such as schools, only serves to escalate tensions and deepen the suffering of innocent people caught in the crossfire.
As the death toll continues to rise and the humanitarian crisis worsens, it is crucial for both sides to prioritize the protection of civilians and seek a peaceful solution to end the violence. The world is watching and hoping for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza.
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