Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Claims 80 Lives

An Israeli airstrike struck a Gaza school-turned-shelter, resulting in the deaths of 80 individuals and wounding 47. The Israeli military asserted the target was a Hamas command center, a claim denied by Hamas. The UN condemned the strike, highlighting Israel's obligation to shelter displaced individuals under international law.

In a devastating escalation of the ongoing conflict, an Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza on Saturday, killing at least 80 people, according to Palestinian health officials. The strike on Tabeen school, which Israel claimed was a Hamas command center, has sparked international condemnation.

Israeli military spokesman Lt Col Nadav Shoshani stated the target was justified, alleging 20 militants were operating there, a claim dismissed by Hamas officials. The UN characterized the incident as part of a disturbing pattern of attacks on schools sheltering displaced families.

Casualty reports indicate severe injuries among the survivors, many of whom are women and children. The strike, and subsequent ones, have intensified calls for a cease-fire from international mediators and condemnations from regional nations against the escalations.

(With inputs from agencies.)