💔 28 Lives Lost in Gaza School Strike, Red Crescent Reports
In a heartbreaking incident, at least 28 people have been killed and 54 injured after an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in Gaza on Thursday, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The Rafida School, located in Deir el-Balah, became the center of tragedy amidst escalating tensions in the region.
📢 \"Palestine Red Crescent teams responded to 28 fatalities and 54 injuries following the Israeli occupation army's targeting of Rafida School,\" the organization announced, highlighting the severe impact on civilians.
The Gaza health ministry, managed by Hamas, confirmed the same death toll, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military stated that the strike was aimed at Palestinian combatants operating from a command-and-control center \"embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Rafida School.\"
This devastating event adds to the growing concerns over civilian safety in Gaza. The international community watches closely as these developments unfold, hoping for a swift de-escalation and the protection of innocent lives.
🙏 Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy.
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Red Crescent says 28 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school
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