Israeli Forces Strike Gaza School Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli forces struck a school in Shejaia, Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people and injuring 29. The military claimed the school was used by Hamas as a hideout, despite efforts to avoid civilian casualties. Hamas denies using civilian infrastructure for military purposes.

Israeli forces struck a school in Shejaia, Gaza City on Thursday, leading to the death of at least 15 individuals and injuring 29, according to Palestinian civil emergency services. The incident occurred amid ongoing fighting in Gaza.

The military stated that the school compound was being used as a hideout by Hamas commanders and fighters. It emphasized that careful measures, including the use of precise munitions, surveillance, and additional intelligence, were taken to minimize civilian casualties.

While no casualty details were provided by the military, it accused Hamas of operating within civilian infrastructure. Hamas, however, refuted the claims, asserting that it does not employ civilian facilities like hospitals and schools for military aims.