An Israeli air strike on a UN-run school in the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza has killed at least six people, according to local health officials.
The Israeli military later confirmed the strike, claiming it had targeted “a terrorist” allegedly operating from a Hamas command and control facility inside the school.
The statement said the individual was involved in coordinating attacks against Israel and insisted that "many steps" were taken to reduce civilian casualties.
Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 40 Palestinians have been killed and 73 injured across the enclave in the last 24 hours alone.
Agency spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said an overnight strike targeted several tents in the Al-Mawasi area near the southern city of Khan Younis, resulting in 16 deaths.