Reports of Civilian Executions at Gaza School Spark Outcry

Video footage released following the incident shows multiple covered bodies in a classroom at the school, located west of the Jabalia refugee camp. Survivors described soldiers entering the building, separating the men, and then firing on women and children at point-blank range. One witness reported that even infants were among the casualties, noting that the scene lacked signs of shelling or missile strikes, suggesting direct, close-quarters fire.

While the allegations await independent verification, they coincide with worsening conditions at the nearby Kamal Adwan Hospital. Survivors there stated that Israeli troops stormed the facility after a prolonged siege, firing on individuals attempting to flee the premises. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, Gaza health officials report that the death toll has reached at least 18,608 Palestinians, with over 50,000 wounded since the conflict escalated on October 7. The United Nations estimates that more than 1.9 million people—nearly 85% of the population—have been forcibly displaced.