Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza Including School Shelter

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinians, including many women and children, with recent attacks targeting residential areas and shelters where displaced families sought refuge. Among the casualties was journalist Hassan Majdi Abu Warda and several members of his family, killed in an airstrike on their home in Jabalia. A school in the Daraj neighborhood, used as a shelter for displaced people, was hit multiple times, killing at least 36 and wounding many more. The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported severe humanitarian impacts, including deaths from malnutrition, lack of food and medicine, and thousands of miscarriages since the escalation began. Israel continues its offensive, aiming to dismantle Hamas and recover hostages taken during the October 7 attack, while a new aid system backed by Israel and the U.S. faces rejection from UN agencies and aid groups amid concerns over its independence and sufficiency. The International Committee of the Red Cross has called urgently for a ceasefire and protection of civilians and aid workers following the deaths of two of its staff members in a recent strike.