An Israeli military airstrike targeting a school in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City resulted in tragic consequences on Saturday. The Hamas-run Health Ministry reported that at least 22 people were killed, with another 30 individuals suffering injuries in the attack. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the majority of the victims were women and children who were seeking shelter in the school.

Israel stated that the strike was aimed at a Hamas militant group command center believed to be situated within the school compound. The Israel Defense Forces reiterated accusations that Hamas utilizes civilian facilities for military purposes, a claim that Hamas denies. The IDF emphasized that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties before carrying out the airstrike.

Eyewitness accounts from the scene described a heartbreaking scene at the school. One witness, Said Al-Malahi, recounted that women and children were gathered in the school's playground when rockets struck unexpectedly, resulting in devastating consequences. The strike underscores the ongoing conflict and tensions in the region, as violence continues to escalate between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups.