Gaza Strip School Buildings Under Siege: Report - Israel Accepts Civilian Casualties in Airstrikes
Israel acknowledged civilian casualties during its military attacks
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Shocking reports suggest that Israel deliberately targets school buildings in the Gaza Strip, housing refugees, as part of a ruthless bombing strategy, according to a report by the British "Guardian." The military is accused of easing controls for operations against Hamas members, even when many civilians are present, leading to countless deaths.
A gruesome series of airstrikes on school buildings left at least 120 innocent people dead and six schools reduced to ruins in recent months. Last week alone, an Israeli airstrike on a school claimed the lives of 54 individuals, according to hospital workers. The BBC reported that rescue workers pulled severely burned bodies, including children, from burning classrooms.
The Israeli military, however, maintained that they had "struck important terrorists operating in a command and control center of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, which was located in an area previously used as a school." Yet, UN experts and human rights groups question the military's justification, claiming such attacks disproportionately affect civilians.
The "Guardian" report suggests that Israeli military designates school buildings, hospitals, and urban structures as "heavy centers" if both civilians and Hamas fighters are suspected to be present. Airstrikes against such locations are authorized, even if only low-ranking fighters are present, with the knowledge that civilians could be killed.
[1] UNRWA schools and civilian casualties: On May 7, 2025, an Israeli strike hit an UNRWA school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza, killing at least 30 civilians, including women and children. (Source: toh)
[2] Structural damage and long-term effects: The ongoing conflict has left nearly 95% of Gaza's schools damaged, rendering most unusable. This extensive damage has severe long-term consequences for education and the well-being of children in the region. (Source: toh)
[3] Controversy Over Military Targets: Israel claims to target locations used by Hamas, but critics argue that these actions result in significant civilian casualties, including children and women, and are not justified under international law. Many accuse Israel of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, including schools, which is condemned by international observers and human rights groups. (Source: toh)
[4] International Condemnation: UN experts and other organizations have condemned these attacks as breaches of international law, emphasizing their impact on children's rights to education and safety. (Source: toh)
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- The Commission has also been involved in the negotiations on the Politics of the Israel War, expressing concerns over the increasing attacks on war-and-conflicts zones, such as the Gaza Strip, including the recent airstrikes on schools and civilian infrastructure.
- As the general-news about the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip continues to unfold, human rights organizations and crime-and-justice advocates are pushing for accountability, urging the international community to intervene in the war-and-conflicts in the region and address the crimes against civilians, especially children and women.
