In a tragic turn of events, at least 29 Palestinians lost their lives and many others were injured in an Israeli air strike on a camp for displaced individuals near a school in southern Gaza, as reported by hospital officials. The strike, which targeted a location next to al-Awda school in the town of Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis, has left a devastating impact on the community.
According to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry, the Israeli military claimed to have used “precise munition” to target a member of Hamas’ military wing who was allegedly involved in an attack on Israel earlier in the month. However, reports indicate that civilians, including women and children, were also harmed in the strike.
Eyewitnesses recalled the horrifying aftermath of the attack, with body parts scattered across the site and many individuals in tents outside the school sustaining injuries. The area, bustling with displaced people, market traders, and families, became a scene of unimaginable chaos and tragedy.
Survivors described the moment of impact as sudden and terrifying, with no warning provided prior to the strike. A witness, Mohamed Awadeh Anzeh, recounted the confusion and fear that gripped the area as people tried to flee amidst the chaos and destruction.
This incident marks the fourth attack on or near schools housing displaced individuals in Gaza in just four days, escalating tensions in an already volatile situation. The Israeli military’s campaign in response to an earlier attack on southern Israel has led to a significant loss of life and continues to cause suffering for thousands in the region.
As the conflict persists, the international community watches with concern, hoping for a resolution that will bring peace and stability to the affected populations. The repercussions of these tragic events serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the urgent need for a lasting solution to the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
