Israeli forces targeted a school in Gaza City that was being used as a shelter, leading to the deaths of 22 individuals, mostly women and children. The Israeli military claimed the school was utilized by Hamas militants as a command center. This strike is part of a series of attacks on schools in Gaza, where thousands sought refuge amid ongoing conflict. The Israeli army labeled the school as a Hamas command post, a justification it repeatedly uses for targeting such shelters. Gaza's health authorities confirmed the casualties but did not verify any combatant deaths. Schools have been a common target during the conflict, with displaced residents seeking safety there due to minimal amenities and relative security compared to other areas in the embattled enclave. The Gazan government reported that widows and orphaned children were at the school to receive aid due to widespread hunger in the territory. Gaza has faced mass displacement, leaving almost the entire population in need of humanitarian assistance.