A fragile ceasefire in Gaza collapsed on March 18 as Israeli airstrikes struck the Al-Tabin school building in Gaza City, sheltering displaced families in one of the enclave's last safe havens. The attack killed at least 404 people, according to Gaza's health ministry, marking one of the deadliest escalations in recent weeks.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as concrete slabs and debris buried classrooms-turned-shelters. 'We thought this was a protected space,' said Um Ahmed, a mother of three who survived the strike. 'Now even the walls have become weapons.'
The bombardment came hours after regional mediators announced tentative progress in Egypt-led talks. Both Israeli military representatives and Hamas officials have accused each other of violating the truce agreement.
Humanitarian organizations warn the destruction of civilian infrastructure will deepen Gaza's displacement crisis, with over 75% of the population already reliant on emergency aid. The UN Human Rights Office called for immediate investigations into potential violations of international law.
