The Israeli occupation army committed a new massacre on Tuesday once morest displaced people in a school in the Abasan area east of Khan Yunis, killing 29 people, most of whom were children and women, according to the government media office in Gaza.
The government media office said in a statement that “the massacres committed by the occupation are being renewed in a successive manner” in the Gaza Strip, where “the occupation committed six other massacres in the central camps, raising the number of martyrs to 60 in the past hours.”
The statement added, “These massacres come in light of the occupation’s collapse of the health system, the destruction and burning of hospitals and their removal from service, and in light of the enormous pressure on medical staff and what remains of surgical operating rooms, in addition to the shortage of medical supplies and the closure of crossings.”
“war of extermination”
The Islamic Resistance Movement “Hamas” in its comment on the massacre at Al-Awda School in Khan Younes considered this act “The massacre carried out by the fascist enemy represents an escalation in the war of extermination and heinous massacres once morest our defenceless people.”
The movement said in a statement: “What the Gaza Strip is witnessing in terms of escalation of the criminal Zionist aggression once morest innocent civilians in residential neighborhoods and displacement centers, the massacres in Gaza City and the Nuseirat camp, and the continuation of the war of extermination once morest our Palestinian people without deterrence, is only an affirmation by the Zionist terrorist government of its continuation of the crimes of murder and the war of extermination, not caring regarding the consequences of its crimes, nor regarding any of the laws and treaties that were designed to protect civilians in wars.”
While calling on “the Arab and Islamic peoples and the peoples of the free world to renew their uprising and movement in support of our people in the Gaza Strip,” the Hamas statement called on “our people and our revolutionary youth in the West Bank to activate all tools of support and assistance, engage with this criminal enemy, and escalate participation in… Battle of the Flood of Al-Aqsa”Until the aggression is repelled from our land, our people and our sanctities,” according to the statement.
For its part, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said: “A school sheltering displaced people in the Abasan area east of Khan Yunis was targeted, resulting in dozens of injuries and a number of martyrs.”
The association added in a statement: “The association’s ambulance crews are still working to evacuate the injured who are being transferred to Nasser and Al Amal hospitals in the city.”
“Displacement under threat of bombing”
In this context, the association said in a second statement that martyrs and wounded fell in an Israeli bombardment of the Abu Hamid roundregarding area in central Khan Yunis.
On July 1, the Israeli occupation army demanded Residents of eastern areas of Khan Younis, including Abasan, were ordered to evacuate on the grounds that it was a “dangerous combat zone.”
A number of displaced persons did not respond to this warning, which forced them to flee under the threat of bombing, due to the lack of places they might go to following the areas that Israel claims are “safe” became crowded with displaced persons.
Since the beginning of the war, Israel has targeted a number of shelters for displaced Palestinians in different areas of the Gaza Strip, resulting in dozens of martyrs and wounded, amid Arab and international condemnations and demands to stop endangering shelters, but without an Israeli response.
Israeli airstrike on school in Gaza kills 29, including children
The Israeli occupation army has been accused of committing a new massacre once morest displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, this time targeting a school in the Abasan area east of Khan Yunis on Tuesday. The attack claimed the lives of 29 people, most of whom were children and women, according to the government media office in Gaza.
“Massacres committed by the occupation are being renewed in a successive manner”
The government media office released a statement condemning the attack, stating that “the massacres committed by the occupation are being renewed in a successive manner” in the Gaza Strip. They reported that the Israeli occupation army had committed six other massacres in central camps, bringing the total number of martyrs to 60 in the past few hours.
The statement added, “These massacres come in light of the occupation’s collapse of the health system, the destruction and burning of hospitals and their removal from service, and in light of the enormous pressure on medical staff and what remains of surgical operating rooms, in addition to the shortage of medical supplies and the closure of crossings.”
Hamas calls it a “war of extermination”
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) responded to the massacre at Al-Awda School in Khan Younis, calling it “an escalation in the war of extermination and heinous massacres once morest our defenceless people.”
The movement said in a statement: “What the Gaza Strip is witnessing in terms of escalation of the criminal Zionist aggression once morest innocent civilians in residential neighborhoods and displacement centers, the massacres in Gaza City and the Nuseirat camp, and the continuation of the war of extermination once morest our Palestinian people without deterrence, is only an affirmation by the Zionist terrorist government of its continuation of the crimes of murder and the war of extermination, not caring regarding the consequences of its crimes, nor regarding any of the laws and treaties that were designed to protect civilians in wars.”
Hamas called on “the Arab and Islamic peoples and the peoples of the free world to renew their uprising and movement in support of our people in the Gaza Strip.” They also called on “our people and our revolutionary youth in the West Bank to activate all tools of support and assistance, engage with this criminal enemy, and escalate participation in… the Battle of the Flood of Al-Aqsa” until the aggression is repelled from our land, our people and our sanctities,” according to the statement.
Palestinian Red Crescent Society reports dozens of injuries
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society confirmed the attack on the school, stating that “a school sheltering displaced people in the Abasan area east of Khan Yunis was targeted, resulting in dozens of injuries and a number of martyrs.”
The association added in a statement: “The association’s ambulance crews are still working to evacuate the injured who are being transferred to Nasser and Al Amal hospitals in the city.”
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society also reported that martyrs and wounded fell in an Israeli bombardment of the Abu Hamid roundregarding area in central Khan Younis.
Displaced Palestinians forced to flee under threat of bombing
On July 1, the Israeli occupation army ordered residents of eastern areas of Khan Younis, including Abasan, to evacuate on the grounds that it was a “dangerous combat zone.” However, many displaced persons did not respond to this warning due to the lack of alternative safe zones, forcing them to flee under the threat of bombing.
Since the beginning of the war, Israel has targeted a number of shelters for displaced Palestinians in different areas of the Gaza Strip, resulting in dozens of martyrs and wounded. Despite Arab and international condemnations and demands to stop endangering shelters, Israel has not responded.
International condemnation of Israeli attack on school
The international community has condemned this attack, with many expressing their shock and outrage. The United Nations called for an independent investigation into the attack and demanded that Israel adhere to international law and ensure the safety of civilians. The European Union also condemned the attack and expressed its condolences to the victims and their families.
The Palestinian Authority has called on the international community to hold Israel accountable for its crimes and to take action to stop the violence. The Arab League has also condemned the attack and called for an immediate ceasefire.
The tragic situation in Gaza
The attacks on civilians and the destruction of vital infrastructure are causing immense suffering for the Palestinian people in Gaza. Many people have lost loved ones and their homes, essential services like healthcare and electricity are disrupted, and the availability of food and clean water is dwindling.
With each passing day, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens. The international community must urgently act to ensure the safety of civilians and provide much-needed humanitarian aid to deliver relief to the Palestinian people in Gaza.
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An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza has killed 29 people, including children, sparking international outrage. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported dozens of injuries in the attack, which comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
