Gaza school struck by Israeli attack, resulting in 15 deaths
- Fifteen people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering war-displaced individuals in Gaza Strip.
- Palestinians in the West Bank called for a strike in solidarity with those affected by the attack.
- The attack has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the civil defence agency in Gaza reported that 15 people were killed in a strike on a school sheltering war-displaced individuals. The strike targeted the UN-run Abu Araban site in central Gaza's Nuseirat camp, with the Israeli military claiming they were targeting "terrorists." This was the fifth strike on a school-turned-shelter in eight days, with most of the casualties being women and children. The Israeli military stated that they targeted terrorists operating near the school building, causing damage to the complex and leading to casualties. Following the strikes on schools in Gaza, France and Germany called for an investigation into the incidents. The UNRWA, the main relief agency in Gaza, has seen many of its facilities hit during the military response to Hamas attacks. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have joined a general strike in protest against Israel's actions in Gaza, denouncing the attacks on designated safe zones and refugee camps. The strikes are seen as a gesture of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, despite frustrations with the fractured politics among Palestinian factions. The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties, with thousands killed and injured in Gaza, while violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has also escalated. Israeli military raids, expansion of settlements, and attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian villages have led to increased tensions in the region. Palestinian armed groups have responded to these actions, and Israeli soldiers have conducted numerous arrests across the occupied West Bank. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing violence and tensions between Israel and Palestinian groups. The conflict has drawn international attention and calls for investigations into the strikes on civilian infrastructure in Gaza. The impact of the conflict is felt not only in Gaza but also in the West Bank, where Palestinians continue to face challenges and restrictions amid the escalating violence.