In a heartbreaking incident on Thursday, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, resulting in the loss of at least 28 lives and injuring 54 others, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
Palestine Red Crescent teams rushed to the scene of the Rafida School after the strike, confirming the fatalities and injuries. The Hamas-run health ministry echoed the same death toll in their statement.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military stated that the strike was aimed at a Hamas command center operating from within a compound that previously served as the Rafida School. The conflicting reports highlight the ongoing tensions and the devastating impact on civilian lives in the region.
This tragic event underscores the urgent need for renewed efforts towards peace and the protection of innocent lives in conflict zones.
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Red Crescent says 28 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school
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