A devastating Israeli airstrike has struck a school in Gaza City, where hundreds of displaced Palestinians sought refuge, leaving a scene of chaos and despair. The attack on Mustafa Haf School, located in the Arial neighborhood, has resulted in numerous fatalities and many more injuries, overwhelming local hospitals like Alshiva, which are now inundated with victims.
Survivors recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the strike. “We were sleeping when the explosions erupted, and screams filled the air,” one witness recalled, describing the inferno that engulfed the building. “I couldn’t find my son; he bled to death before help arrived. My other children were wounded.” The sheer scale of destruction is unprecedented, with classrooms reduced to ashes and survivors left to navigate a landscape of fire and chaos.
Witnesses reported that the sound of missiles was deafening, likening the experience to an earthquake. “It felt like the end,” another survivor said, emphasizing the horror of the attack. Civil defense teams struggled to reach the site, hampered by the overwhelming devastation and the urgency of rescuing those still trapped within the burning ruins.
This strike is part of a staggering escalation in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, targeting civilian infrastructure and leaving thousands of Palestinians displaced with nowhere to turn. As the conflict intensifies, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with reports of more attacks on schools and residential areas.
The international community watches as the situation unfolds, with urgent calls for intervention and aid. The cries for help from the survivors echo through the ruins of Mustafa Haf School, a stark reminder of the human cost of this ongoing conflict.