At least 16 people were killed in Gaza when an Israeli strike targeted a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families on Saturday, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
The attack, which Israel claimed targeted militants, resulted in more than 50 wounded individuals, as reported by Reuters.
The Israeli military stated it took precautions to minimize civilian casualties, targeting gunmen who allegedly used the school area as a hideout for planning attacks. Hamas denied the presence of its fighters at the site.
Eyewitness Ayman al-Atouneh described scenes of children among the casualties, highlighting the civilian impact of the strike on what was once a playground area.