Israel bombs another UN-run school in Gaza ‘without warning’, killing 20

Israeli forces have bombed another United Nations-run school in southern Gaza, killing at least 20 displaced Palestinians sheltering in the building, witnesses told Al Jazeera, as the death toll from several attacks across the besieged territory, including in Beit Hanoon, Deir el-Balah and the Nuseirat refugee camp rises.

More than 60 people were confirmed dead as a result of Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours, according to Palestinian officials.Ahmad Bin Abdul Aziz School, a three-storey building, is located next to the Nasser Medical Complex. The third floor was struck, “leaving behind a huge level of destruction”, Abu Azzoum said.

“Some of the bodies were shredded to pieces due to the scale of the attack in question,” he added. “The school was estimated to be sheltering hundreds of Palestinian families and is located in a spot busy with civilian activity.”

Images posted on social media showed the chaos and frantic search for survivors following the attack. Those who were injured and killed were transported to the Nasser Medical Complex.

UNRWA facilities in Gaza have been targeted frequently since the Israeli invasion began.

“Day in and day out, the Israeli military has been focused on pummelling these UN-run shelters that civilians have been taking refuge in, due to the lack of standing buildings and safe spaces,” Abu Azzoum said.

‘Condemn the crimes of the occupation’

There were more attacks in Khan Younis in the last 24 hours. According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, Israeli aircraft bombed the village of Bani Suheila, killing four people and injuring others.

Meanwhile, in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoon, where Israeli forces stormed and besieged the Khalil Oweida School on Sunday, the death toll has risen from 15 to 43, according to the spokesperson of the Government Media Office in Gaza.

“We condemn the various complex crimes committed by the occupation army against our people. We call on the countries of the world to condemn the crimes of the occupation,” Ismail al-Thwabta said.