Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Kills at Least 11, Including Women and Children
The school in the Jabalia refugee camp was sheltering displaced Palestinians; Israel claims it targeted Hamas militants operating inside.
- The airstrike on al-Faluja school in northern Gaza killed at least 11 people, with some sources reporting up to 15 fatalities.
- The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas command center, a claim denied by Hamas and not independently verified.
- The attack is part of a nearly year-long conflict that has displaced over 1.9 million Palestinians, with many seeking refuge in schools.
- Gaza's Health Ministry reports over 41,500 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began, with more than half being women and children.
- Efforts by the US, Egypt, and Qatar to broker a ceasefire and hostage release deal have stalled in recent weeks.