Israeli airstrike kills at least 27 people at school complex near Khan Younis, Gaza Health Ministry says
CNNJerusalem CNN — An Israeli airstrike hit a school complex housing displaced people in southern Gaza and killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, local health officials said, in the fourth such attack in as many days. Israeli forces targeted the gate of a school housing displaced people in the town of Abasan, east of Khan Younis, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, which called the attack “a heinous massacre against displaced citizens.” The strike injured another 53 people, the ministry added, including some who are in a “serious and critical” condition. The Israeli military said it conducted a strike “near” Al-Awda school on Tuesday, and that it had targeted “a terrorist” who participated in the October 7 attacks into southern Israel. Hamas also condemned it in a statement, saying the strike on the school represents “a continuation of the genocidal war and horrific massacres against our defenseless people.” Hamas called for people around the world to “immediately take to the streets and squares in massive demonstrations and rallies” in support of people in Gaza, as well as called for people in the West Bank to support Gaza and clash with Israeli forces.