GAZA CITY, April 4, 2025 — At least 27 Palestinians were killed and over 70 injured following an Israeli airstrike on a school in the Tuffah neighborhood of northern Gaza, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The school was serving as a shelter for civilians displaced by ongoing military operations in the region
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Children and Women Among the Victims
Health officials confirmed that among the dead were 14 children and five women, with many more suffering critical injuries. Rescue teams are still combing through the rubble, and authorities fear the death toll may rise as more bodies are recovered.
The attack occurred while dozens of families were taking refuge inside the school, seeking safety from the recent wave of airstrikes sweeping through the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Military Claims Target Was Hamas Facility
In a statement following the strike, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the airstrike targeted a “Hamas command and control center” allegedly operating from within the school premises. The military added that precautionary measures were taken to minimize civilian casualties, though these assertions have been met with skepticism by international observers and humanitarian agencies.
The IDF maintains that Hamas frequently uses civilian infrastructure to conceal military operations, a claim that remains the subject of intense international debate and scrutiny.
Surge in Civilian Casualties Raises Global Concern
This latest attack comes just a day after a similar Israeli strike hit a United Nations facility in Gaza, which was also housing displaced civilians. That incident left at least 17 people dead, prompting further condemnation from humanitarian organizations and UN officials.
International human rights groups, including the United Nations, have voiced alarm over the growing number of civilian deaths and the apparent targeting of non-military infrastructure. They argue such strikes may violate international humanitarian law, particularly the principles of proportionality and distinction.
Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The cumulative effect of repeated airstrikes has severely deteriorated living conditions in Gaza. Thousands of families have been displaced, with many lacking access to food, clean water, and medical care. Hospitals, already overwhelmed by the influx of casualties, are struggling to cope with shortages of supplies and staff.
Global Calls for Ceasefire and Peace Negotiations
Several world leaders and international organizations have renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire and a return to peace negotiations. While Israel cites national security and the dismantling of Hamas infrastructure as justification for its military campaign, the international community continues to urge restraint and a focus on protecting civilian lives.
Conclusion: Urgent Need for International Intervention
The tragic bombing of a school in Gaza underscores the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on innocent civilians, particularly children. As the situation escalates and the humanitarian crisis deepens, urgent international intervention is necessary to prevent further loss of life and to facilitate a pathway toward peace. Without decisive action, the people of Gaza will continue to bear the brunt of a war they cannot escape.