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Gaza City has been struck by a devastating attack on Al-Taba’een School, resulting in the death of at least 100 people, according to the Gaza Government Media Office. This assault, described as a massacre by local authorities, occurred early this morning as displaced individuals were performing the dawn prayer.
The Israeli military’s direct bombardment of the school, which had been repurposed as a shelter for those displaced by ongoing conflict, has been denounced by the Gaza Government Media Office as a severe crime against humanity. The statement accuses the Israeli forces of committing an act of genocide and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people.
Medical and civil defense teams are currently overwhelmed by the scale of the tragedy. The statement highlights the difficulties faced in recovering and identifying the bodies of the deceased, emphasizing the chaotic and tragic circumstances surrounding the incident.
In response to the attack, the Gaza Government Media Office has issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli military’s actions. They have called upon the international community, including global organizations and governments, to denounce the attack and exert pressure on the Israeli government and the U.S. administration to halt what they describe as ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing. The Gaza authorities have urged for immediate action to prevent further bloodshed and address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
The international community’s response and the effectiveness of any forthcoming measures will be critical in addressing the escalating crisis and providing relief to the affected populations in Gaza.