An Israeli airstrike on a school compound in northern Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals, as reported by Gaza Civil Defense. The strike, which targeted the Umm al-Fahm school in Beit Lahia, also left a number of people injured, with casualties being transported to Kamal Adwan Hospital for treatment.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the airstrike was carried out due to Hamas establishing a 'command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Umm al-Fahm School.' The IDF emphasized that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties.
Israel's military offensive against Hamas in Gaza has been ongoing for months, resulting in a significant number of Palestinian casualties and exacerbating the existing humanitarian crisis in the region. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah to the north has also escalated, particularly following recent attacks by Hamas on Israel.
There are growing concerns that the clashes between Israel, Iran, and proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah could escalate into a broader regional conflict. The situation remains tense as the violence continues to unfold in the region.
