In the early hours of Saturday, a devastating airstrike hit a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp, located in the central Gaza Strip. The bombing resulted in the deaths of more than 30 individuals and left many others wounded, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the recent escalation of violence in the region.
The school, which had been serving as a shelter for displaced families, was reduced to rubble. Amid the chaos and destruction, survivors recounted harrowing experiences of the attack. Umm Hani Abd, a refugee who was inside the shelter at the time, described a scene of panic and fear.
“Everyone was running and shouting after the attack,” she said. “Mothers were leaving their young children with me as they searched for their loved ones. It was terrifying.”
Rescue workers and volunteers worked tirelessly to search for survivors beneath the debris. The already strained medical facilities in Gaza are grappling with the influx of casualties, and there is a pressing need for medical supplies and humanitarian aid.
The bombing has drawn international attention to the escalating conflict in Gaza, where civilians continue to bear the brunt of the hostilities. The United Nations has called for an immediate cessation of violence and for all parties to adhere to international humanitarian laws.
The Nuseirat refugee camp is one of several camps in Gaza that house Palestinians displaced from their homes. The residents are often caught in the crossfire of conflicts, making daily life precarious and dangerous.
“We just want to live in peace,” said Umm Hani Abd. “Our children deserve a future without fear.”
The situation in Gaza remains volatile, with continued calls from the international community for dialogue and a long-term resolution to the conflict. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, organizations are urging for increased support to aid those affected by the violence.
