An Israeli air strike struck a school sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza's Al-Bureij refugee camp on July 8, 2025, killing multiple people and injuring others, according to eyewitness accounts gathered by a CGTN stringer. The attack occurred amid ongoing regional tensions, with survivors describing scenes of chaos as explosions tore through the makeshift refuge.
"We were sleeping when explosions shook the area, setting everything on fire," said Adnan Wishah, a witness at the scene. "Innocent civilians living in tents were burned." Mohammed Abu Jabr, another survivor, reported that drones launched powerful blasts targeting the school compound, which had become a critical haven for families fleeing conflict zones.
The incident highlights growing concerns about civilian safety in Gaza's densely populated areas, where schools and hospitals frequently serve as emergency shelters. Humanitarian organizations have repeatedly called for enhanced protections for non-combatants amid escalating violence.
