On August 20, 2024, the Israel Defense Forces Twitter (X) account released a statement confirming a successful precision strike was conducted on a school in Gaza that was allegedly housing a Hamas command and control center. According to sources on the ground, children were nearby the structure as the attack took place. At least 12 people have reportedly been killed.
"The command and control center was embedded and hidden by the Hamas terrorist organization inside" the IDF claims, "numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence."
This attack comes in the midst of a ceasefire proposal allegedly being administered by the Biden administration. Unfortunately, the implementation and reporting on this ceasefire has been lackluster to the point that the fog of war has created a situation where nobody truly knows what the outcome will be. This is extremely concerning as the world plunges further into war.
Sources:
Zitun, Y. (2024, August 20). IDF attacks Hamas terrorists operating in school in Gaza City. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyal90wi0
News, A. (2024, August 21). Israel-Gaza live updates: 115 projectiles fired from Lebanon into Israel on Tuesday. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-hamas-cease-fire-talks-hostages-war?id=112935700&entryId=112990047
Baruch, U. (2024, August 20). IDF strikes terrorists operating from within Gaza school. Israel National News. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/394899
Inocencio, R. (2024, August 20). Gaza officials say Israeli strike hits school as IDF recovers remains of 6 hostages and Biden says Hamas "backing away" from cease-fire proposal. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-hamas-war-latest-gaza-idf-strike-hits-school-hostage-remains-ceasefire-talks/
Zitun, Y. (2024, August 20). IDF attacks Hamas terrorists operating in school in Gaza City. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyal90wi0
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