In a devastating event on Saturday, the Gaza Health Ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on a school in northern Gaza has claimed the lives of 22 people, leaving 30 others injured. The attack took place in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City, an area that has seen intense fighting in recent weeks.

The Israeli military, in a separate statement, claimed the strike targeted a Hamas “command and control centre” allegedly located within a compound that had previously been used as a school. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) suggested that the facility had been repurposed for militant activities.

The incident underscores the growing risks faced by civilians in Gaza, as the line between military and civilian infrastructure becomes increasingly blurred amid the ongoing conflict. Schools, hospitals, and other public buildings have often been caught in the crossfire, resulting in significant civilian casualties.

As tensions continue to rise, both sides face international scrutiny over the protection of civilian lives, and the humanitarian toll of the conflict remains a pressing concern. Further investigations into the strike are expected as local and international observers call for accountability.