An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza targeted a school, resulting in the death of at least 22 people, as confirmed by the Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli military claimed it hit a Hamas command center within the school. The strike wounded another 30 individuals in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City, with most of the casualties being women and children. Video footage showed the aftermath of the strike, with people sifting through the rubble and grieving over the loss of loved ones.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that five of its workers were killed and five others were injured by Israeli fire at the ministry’s warehouses in the southern Musbah area on the same day. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has seen multiple incidents of schools and other civilian infrastructure being targeted, with both sides offering conflicting narratives about the use of these facilities.
Escalating tensions in the region were further fueled by an Israeli airstrike in a Beirut suburb in Lebanon, which resulted in numerous casualties, including senior Hezbollah members. In response, Hezbollah launched a significant barrage towards northern Israel. The Israeli military retaliated by targeting over 400 rocket launchers in Lebanon.
Despite the tense situation, thousands of Israelis took to the streets in various protests across the country, calling for a ceasefire and the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. The demonstrations, which occur weekly, maintained their momentum despite the heightened security risks along Israel’s northern border.
