The recent strike on a school in central Gaza by Israel has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 40 individuals, including 14 children, as reported by local authorities. The school, which was being used as a shelter for displaced people in the Nuseirat refugee camp, was run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
Israel has communicated with the United States regarding the incident, providing similar information to what has been shared publicly. The State Department has acknowledged the reports and videos from the ground, emphasizing that the loss of innocent lives, especially children, is deeply concerning.
The Israeli military has claimed that the school was harboring 'twenty to thirty Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants' at the time of the strike. However, questions have been raised about the use of US-made munitions in the attack, which the Israeli government is expected to address with transparency.
While the strike on the school did not breach President Joe Biden's specified 'red line' for Israel, which pertains to a large-scale operation in Rafah, concerns have been raised about the safety of civilians in the region. The US has urged Israel to take all necessary measures to minimize harm to non-combatants in its military actions.
The incident has sparked international outcry and calls for accountability, with demands for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly strike on the Gaza school.
