GAZA CITY: Over 50 Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli airstrikes that targeted a school sheltering displaced individuals and a residential building in northern Gaza on Monday.
The strikes have sparked outrage and deepened the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has left Gaza’s population facing extreme hardship.
In Gaza City, the Israeli air force struck the Fahmi Al-Jirjawi school in the al-Daraj neighborhood, which had been converted into a shelter for those displaced by the conflict.
Medical sources confirmed that at least 30 people lost their lives in the attack. The bombing resulted in a massive fire that spread across the tents housing displaced families, with many of the victims trapped as flames consumed their shelters. Eyewitnesses reported horrific scenes, including the sight of charred bodies and the cries of survivors, as first responders struggled to access the site.
While the Israeli military acknowledged the strike, it claimed that the school had been used by Hamas as a “command and control center.” No evidence was provided to substantiate the claim, raising questions about the legitimacy of the target, given that the site was housing civilians. This attack has raised concerns over the targeting of humanitarian spaces during the conflict.
In the northern Gaza town of Jabalia, an airstrike hit a multi-story residential building, killing at least 19 people and injuring several others. The building, which had housed displaced families, was completely destroyed, leaving no survivors from the initial blast.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by the severity of the damage, and many families remain trapped beneath the rubble. Local sources described the devastation, with entire floors reduced to debris.
The latest airstrikes are part of an ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza, where more than 200 targets have been hit in the past 48 hours alone. The violence follows months of a blockade on humanitarian supplies, which has made it increasingly difficult to address the basic needs of Gaza’s residents. Food, water, and medical supplies remain scarce, exacerbating the suffering in the enclave.
As the conflict continues, Gaza’s health ministry reported that at least 3,785 Palestinians have been killed since the collapse of a ceasefire agreement in March. The death toll from the ongoing war has now surpassed 53,000, with the vast majority of casualties being civilians, including women and children. International organizations have raised alarms over the growing humanitarian crisis, with many calling for urgent interventions and a halt to the violence.
The global community has expressed growing concern, with humanitarian groups urging Israel to reconsider its military tactics and prioritize the protection of civilian infrastructure. In the face of continued violence, both sides have rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire, with diplomatic efforts failing to yield any results.
The ongoing siege of Gaza has displaced nearly 90% of the territory’s population, creating a dire need for humanitarian aid. Despite limited shipments of supplies, the blockade has restricted the flow of essential goods, leaving many people without adequate food, clean water, or medical care. With the region’s healthcare system overwhelmed by casualties, the situation remains critical.
The violence has led to widespread international condemnation, with calls for accountability mounting against Israeli officials. The International Criminal Court has already issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for their roles in the conflict. At the same time, Israel faces charges at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza, further isolating it on the global stage.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, the hope for an end to the violence remains uncertain, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing conflict.
