An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Sanad verification agency has concluded that the Israeli attack on Gaza City’s al-Tabin School, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 displaced Palestinians, was a calculated move to cause maximum casualties. The attack, carried out by Israel’s military, was timed to coincide with dawn prayers and targeted a large number of displaced people seeking shelter at the school.
Evidence gathered by the agency, including survivor testimonies, photos of bomb remnants, and documentation of the immediate aftermath of the explosion, revealed that the attack was deliberately aimed at causing widespread loss of life. The missiles used in the attack, identified as American GBU-39 SDB type shells, were fired at specific locations within the school, resulting in tragic consequences.
The investigation challenges the Israeli military’s claims that the attack was targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters, as evidence suggests that the school was serving as a shelter for displaced civilians during prayer time. The incident has reignited calls for the United States to halt weapon transfers to Israel, which are believed to contribute to atrocities in the region.
The attack on the al-Tabin School has raised concerns about the escalation of the Gaza conflict into a wider regional conflict, especially following the recent assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Iran and its allies have blamed Israel for these killings and vowed to seek revenge. The tragic incident at the school underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for accountability for the loss of innocent lives.
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