The Gaza Civil Defense Directorate has reported that at least 17 people, including women and children, were killed in a devastating Israeli missile strike that took place on Saturday in central Gaza. Among the deceased were eight children, and over 30 individuals sustained injuries in the attack. Additionally, there are still individuals unaccounted for following the strike.
The strike targeted Al-Zaytoun School, which was serving as a shelter for thousands of displaced individuals from the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood located southeast of Gaza City. The Civil Defense spokesman, Mahmoud Basal, confirmed the tragic incident and highlighted the impact on innocent civilians.