Khadija School airstrike

Khadija School airstrike
Part of the Israel–Hamas war
Deir al-Balah is located in the Gaza Strip
Deir al-Balah
Deir al-Balah
Location within the Gaza Strip
LocationDeir al-Balah, Gaza Strip
Date26 July 2024
TargetKhadija school
Attack type
Airstrike
Deaths30+ Palestinians
Injured100+ Palestinians
Perpetrators Israel Defense Forces

The Khadija School airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) occurred on 26 July 2024 during the Israel–Hamas war in the central region of Gaza, specifically in Deir al-Balah.[1] The airstrike killed at least 30 individuals, including seven minors.[2] The Gaza Health Ministry run by Hamas reported an additional 100 casualties. The victims, who had sought shelter at the school, were transported to Shuhada al-Aqsa Hospital for medical attention.[3]

  1. ^ "'At least 30 killed' in Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people". Sky News.
  2. ^ "Israeli strike on Gaza school killed 30 - health ministry". BBC News.
  3. ^ "An Israeli airstrike hits a school sheltering people in Gaza, killing at least 30 including children". Associated Press News. 27 July 2024.