Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza, specifically targeting the Halimah al-Saadiyah school, resulted in the deaths of at least 13 Palestinians, including those sheltering in tents around the school. The Israeli military defended the strike as a 'precise operation' against Hamas militants who allegedly used the school as a command center, stating that efforts were made to minimize civilian casualties. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that the ongoing conflict has claimed the lives of nearly 40,900 Palestinians since October 2023, with significant destruction of infrastructure and a humanitarian crisis worsening due to a blockade. The UN has indicated that over 70% of its schools in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, leading to overcrowded conditions for displaced families. International condemnation of Israel's actions has escalated, with accusations of genocide being raised at the International Court of Justice. As the conflict continues, the suffering of civilians in Gaza intensifies amid widespread displacement and resource shortages.