Tragic Strike on Gaza School Results in Over 30 Fatalities
A devastating event unfolded as an Israeli strike targeted a school in central Gaza, which was serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians.
Zita Ezechi 
On Thursday, May 6, a devastating event unfolded as an Israeli strike targeted a school in central Gaza, which was serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of over 30 lives, including 23 women and children, as reported by local health officials in the Hamas-controlled area.
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The Al-Sardi school, located in Nuseirat, a town in the Central Gaza Strip, was struck while families sought refuge within its walls. The aftermath of the strike has been characterized by grief and outrage, with the international community calling for immediate investigations into the incident.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have denied any violation of international law, despite the high civilian toll, stating that the precision strike had targeted a Hamas compound inside the Al-Sardi school. Experts have identified a fragment from the strike as part of an American-made GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), raising questions about the involvement of foreign military equipment in the conflict.
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This incident adds to the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, highlighting the dire consequences of the conflict on innocent civilians. The global response has been one of concern and calls for renewed efforts towards peace.
