On Sunday night, an Israeli airstrike hit a school in central Gaza, killing at least 20 people who were taking shelter there. The attack is one of the latest in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Gaza’s civilian population increasingly caught in the crossfire.
The school, which was being used as a refuge for families displaced by the violence, was reduced to rubble. Witnesses describe scenes of chaos and devastation, as rescue teams worked to pull survivors from the debris.
Bushra Khalidi, a representative from Oxfam, condemned the attack and described the situation in Gaza as “absolute horror.” She painted a grim picture of life in the enclave, saying, “People are burning alive, and the world remains silent.”
The airstrike is part of an intensifying military campaign by Israel, which says it is targeting Hamas militants in response to rocket attacks. However, the high civilian toll is drawing widespread international criticism, with calls for both sides to agree to a ceasefire growing louder.
Humanitarian organizations continue to warn of a deepening crisis in Gaza, where essential services like healthcare and electricity are severely strained. With nowhere to turn, civilians are left vulnerable as the conflict escalates.
This latest tragedy adds to the mounting death toll in Gaza, as tensions between Israel and Hamas show no signs of easing.
