Israeli military continues offensive in Gaza, targeting militants holed up in former UN school

On Friday, the Israeli military continued its offensive in central Gaza, reporting the killing of dozens of militants. The operation targeted Hamas fighters at a school compound in Shati, a coastal neighborhood northwest of Gaza City’s downtown.

Strike on Former UN School Used as Shelter

The offensive resulted in casualties, including militants who had taken shelter in the premises of a former United Nations school. The school had been converted into a shelter in the area. The exact number of casualties was not immediately clear.

Israeli Military's Statement

The Israeli military, in a statement after the strike, accused Hamas of intentionally placing its infrastructure and operating from within civilian areas in violation of international law. The military emphasized that this action puts the lives of Gazan civilians at risk.

Previous Attack on School Complex

This attack follows a strike on a similar school complex in Nuseirat the day before, where displaced civilians had taken shelter. According to Gazan health authorities, women and children were among those killed in the previous strike.