Israeli Forces Strike School in Gaza, Fatalities Reported

Israeli forces struck a school in Gaza City's Shejaia on Thursday, resulting in at least 10 deaths, according to Palestinian civil emergency services. The military claimed the target was Hamas fighters hiding within the school. Hamas denied using civilian sites for military activities.

Israeli forces hit a school in Shejaia, Gaza City on Thursday, resulting in at least 10 fatalities, according to Palestinian civil emergency services.

The Hamas movement's Al Aqsa television reported that as many as 15 people were killed in the strike. Israeli forces have been engaged in clashes with Palestinian fighters across the Gaza Strip.

The military stated that it targeted fighters in a compound within the school, which it claimed was used as a hideout for Hamas commanders and fighters. Measures to reduce civilian casualties were reportedly implemented, including the use of precise munitions and surveillance.

(With inputs from agencies.)