Israeli shelling of Gaza school kills at least 22 | BBC News

An Israeli attack on a school used to shelter displaced Palestinians has killed at least 22 people, including 15 children in central Gaza, officials say.

Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence Agency said the site in Nuseirat camp was struck by a volley of artillery on Sunday, killing entire families and wounding dozens more.

The Israel Defence Forces said it was looking into the reports.

In a separate Israeli strike, four people were killed and dozens more injured at the al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza.

Israel said it carried out a "precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a command and control centre" inside a site previously used as a hospital.

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[thesystemera]

How come you're not talking about the burning people at the hospital. Still connected to IV drips.

[FR_PALESTIN]

The "terrorists" attacked an army base, unlike the IOF killing children & women. I gotta question here: Who is the terrorist? The IOF who are constantly slaughtering civilians, or The Resistance striking military targets?

[geoms]

Even children are not spared to grow up to avenge their parents who are buried 😯

[pedroernesto]

DON’T LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU THIS BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7TH!!!
1. Haifa Massacre 1937 (Jews killed): This event involved the killing of several Jews by Arab attackers during the Arab revolt against British rule.
2. Jerusalem Massacre 1937 (Jews killed): This refers to violent incidents against the Jewish community in Jerusalem, resulting in casualties among Jews.
3. Haifa Massacre 1947 (Jews killed): This refers to the Haifa Oil Refinery massacre, where 39 Jews were killed by Arab workers following an Irgun bombing.
4. Jerusalem Massacre 1947 (Jews killed): This refers to various violent incidents against Jewish residents in Jerusalem, including bombings and attacks, resulting in casualties among Jews.
5. Jaffa Massacre 1948 (Jews killed): This refers to violence against the Jewish community in Jaffa during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, resulting in casualties among Jews.

[ウェシュミン]

Targeting schools or other civilian sites is considered inappropriate and illegal under international humanitarian law. According to the Geneva Conventions, civilians and civilian sites should not be attacked during conflicts. Schools, hospitals, and other presumed safe places are especially concerning because they shelter children, women, and other vulnerable civilians.

While Israel claims it was targeting military positions, civilian casualties raise questions about whether the attacks were planned and executed in a way that minimized harm to non-combatants. The UN and various human rights organizations have condemned such attacks, viewing them as violations of international law【15†source】【16†source】.

During war, all parties are expected to prioritize civilian safety. Such incidents not only breach human rights but also further complicate the political and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict.

[LivingroomTV-meoz]

Ah, yes. Targeting schools. The clearest sign that your side is the ‘Goodies’ team and your enemy are the ‘Baddies’…

[monicadhanraj]

They should stop the fight innocent people are dying 😢😢

[michaelroberts-eyof]

BBC, y'all are the cnn of the uk.

[lewis]

Do they really think we would believe a word from a Hamas Civil Defence Agency!

[curare]

It's appalling that Hamas is using kids as human shields, just despicable. It is just as devastating for civilians to be caught in between.

[Slumbert]

Talk about the hostages not about Hamas hiding.

[FixedA]

If a 15 year old holds an AK-47, is he still a child?

[daledevernon]

So sad what Hamas has brought upon its own people.

[nbozkurt]

God is patient towards humans' deeds but children beg for your interference . Please help those who are in need of you.

[doublehambubgernopickles]

Most moral military in the world, we were

[rchatte]

So no mnetion these are hamass numbers and do not mention how many terrorists killed in that number.

[Jojo-bmtb]

BBC is grieving. sorry for your loss. 😮‍💨💔

[DeborahField-vc]

but when the israel soldiers was hit, you are silent? ohhh, how biased you are..

[NGBigfield]

Saying 22 de:ad without telling how many are militants is half of the truth.
Attacking a place that was a school and now hosts militants hiding in civilian population is am evil thing to do, but so is hiding there in the first place.

[sebastianguerre]

Hamas say it's a school and the Israelis say it's a Hamas command centre. The title of the video gives away the state broadcaster's position.