Israeli airstrike on Gaza school shelter results in casualties

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An Israeli airstrike on a former school serving as a shelter in Gaza City reportedly killed seven people, according to Palestinian health officials. The Kafr Qasim school, located in the Al-Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza, was housing hundreds of displaced Palestinians at the time of the strike.

A spokesperson from the Hamas-run civil defense agency noted that there were also several wounded individuals, including those in serious condition, due to the shelling. In response, the Israeli military stated that the operation targeted Palestinian militants believed to be present on the school grounds.

The Israeli military asserted that it took measures to mitigate civilian harm, including the use of "precise munitions" during the strike. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, as military actions continue to impact civilian areas amid the conflict.