Tragedy Strikes Gaza School Shelter

A deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza school serving as a shelter has resulted in 21 fatalities. Palestinian medical officials confirmed the death toll at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The attack seemed to target a post operated by Hamas-run police within the school premises, witnesses reported.

In a tragic development, the Gaza Strip has witnessed another surge in fatalities as an Israeli strike hit a school that was being used as a shelter. According to Palestinian medical officials, the death toll has risen to 21.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, located in the central town of Deir al-Balah, confirmed the number, corroborated by an Associated Press reporter who counted the bodies. This incident has escalated tensions in the region.

Witnesses believe the Thursday strike appeared to target a makeshift post reportedly manned by Hamas-run police inside the school, raising questions about the nature and intent of the attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)