Israeli airstrike kills dozens at Gaza school sheltering families

In Gaza City, at least 28 individuals, including children and medical personnel, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school repurposed as a shelter. This incident occurred in the Jabaliya neighborhood amid ongoing military operations by Israel against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Health officials reported that the death toll could rise as many were injured in the attack, which also ignited a fire that could not be extinguished due to a lack of water. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted militants using the school as a base, a claim denied by Hamas. The airstrike is part of a broader campaign that has intensified over the past two weeks, with Israel enforcing evacuation orders in northern Gaza, leading to accusations of forced displacement of civilians. Human rights organizations have raised alarms about potential war crimes, urging the international community to intervene. The situation has been exacerbated by a blockade that has severely restricted humanitarian aid, prompting warnings of imminent famine in the region. As residents face increasing violence and a lack of resources, many have expressed their determination to remain in their homes despite the dangers, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.