AhlulBayt News Agency: Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that “attacks against civilians must stop” in a post condemning the latest Israeli attack on a school in Gaza.
“According to [the UN], more than 20 strikes on schools sheltering displaced people took place since July 4, killing nearly 300 people,” Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.
Last week more than 100 people were killed after Israel hit a school in Gaza City sheltering displaced Palestinians, as the United Nations accused Israel of intensifying attacks on schools.
The targeting of al-Tabin School on Saturday during dawn prayers triggered global outrage.
Paramedics at the scene described the carnage as horrific, with “bodies ripped to pieces”. Israel claimed that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters were operating from the school – a claim that was rejected by Hamas.
Israel has repeatedly attacked Gaza’s schools, hospitals, and universities, claiming the buildings were used for military purposes without providing any proof.
With numerous evacuation orders since the war in Gaza began on October 7, schools have often been used to shelter nearly two million displaced Palestinians in the besieged enclave.
Under the Fourth Geneva Convention, schools are considered civilian objects and should be protected from attacks. However, within 10 days in August, Israeli forces struck five schools in Gaza City, killing more than 179 people and injuring scores more.
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“According to [the UN], more than 20 strikes on schools sheltering displaced people took place since July 4, killing nearly 300 people,” Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.
Last week more than 100 people were killed after Israel hit a school in Gaza City sheltering displaced Palestinians, as the United Nations accused Israel of intensifying attacks on schools.
The targeting of al-Tabin School on Saturday during dawn prayers triggered global outrage.
Paramedics at the scene described the carnage as horrific, with “bodies ripped to pieces”. Israel claimed that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters were operating from the school – a claim that was rejected by Hamas.
Israel has repeatedly attacked Gaza’s schools, hospitals, and universities, claiming the buildings were used for military purposes without providing any proof.
With numerous evacuation orders since the war in Gaza began on October 7, schools have often been used to shelter nearly two million displaced Palestinians in the besieged enclave.
Under the Fourth Geneva Convention, schools are considered civilian objects and should be protected from attacks. However, within 10 days in August, Israeli forces struck five schools in Gaza City, killing more than 179 people and injuring scores more.
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