Israel blasts ‘Hamas compound’ at school building in Gaza

(MENAFN) Israel has acknowledged launching an airstrike on a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, claiming it targeted a Hamas militant compound housed within the facility. The strike resulted in a significant number of casualties, with medical sources reporting at least 30 deaths and dozens injured. While Israel asserts it struck a legitimate military target, Hamas has condemned the attack as a "terrible massacre" and accused Israel of committing genocide against civilians.

According to Israeli military officials, the airstrike was a precise operation aimed at eliminating alleged terrorists who were using the school compound as a base for attacks on Israeli troops. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintain that extensive intelligence gathering and surveillance were conducted to minimize civilian casualties. However, the strike has sparked controversy and condemnation, particularly from Palestinian officials and international organizations.

Last month, a similar incident occurred when Israeli jets bombed a refugee camp in Rafah, resulting in the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the strike as a "tragic mistake" and pledged to investigate the incident. The latest airstrike on the Gaza school has reignited debate over Israel's military actions in the region and raised questions about the targeting of civilian infrastructure in the conflict with Hamas.

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