At least 15 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli attack on a Gaza City school that was housing displaced people on Saturday (Aug 3), hours after two strikes in the occupied West Bank killed nine militants, including a local Hamas leader, according to the Palestinian militant group.

The Israeli military said&nbsp;that the first airstrike in the West Bank targeted a vehicle in a town near Tulkarm, aiming at a militant group heading to launch an attack.

According to a statement by Hamas, one of those killed was a leader of the organisation's Tulkarm brigades, while its ally Islamic Jihad said the other four people killed in the hit were combatants.

Hours later, Israel's military claimed a second bombing in the vicinity targeted another group of militants&nbsp;who had fired on forces, as part of a counter-terrorism operation in Tulkarm.

According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, four people&nbsp;were killed in that strike, while Hamas claimed that all nine of those killed in the two Israeli assaults in the West Bank were militants.

Violence in the West Bank had been increasing even before the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and has continued to rise, with frequent Israeli raids in the area, which Palestinians aim to include in their state.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-kyiv-says-it-sank-russian-submarine-hit-depots-746919">Ukraine war: Kyiv says it sank Russian submarine, hit depots</a>

According to the Hamas-government media office, at least 15 people were killed in the Gaza Strip after Israel struck a school housing displaced residents in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood.

The Israeli military claims the school was being used by Hamas as a command centre, to conceal militants, and to produce weapons. Hamas has rejected these accusations, saying they do not use civilian sites like schools and hospitals for military purposes.

According to Gaza health officials, Israel's military operation has killed at least 39,550 Palestinians since the beginning of the war. The conflict was initiated by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, which led to the killing of&nbsp;1,200 people, while&nbsp;250 others were taken as hostages, according to Israeli officials.

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

At least 15 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli attack on a Gaza City school that was housing displaced people on Saturday (Aug 3), hours after two strikes in the occupied West Bank killed nine militants, including a local Hamas leader, according to the Palestinian militant group.

At least 15 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli attack on a Gaza City school that was housing displaced people on Saturday (Aug 3), hours after two strikes in the occupied West Bank killed nine militants, including a local Hamas leader, according to the Palestinian militant group. The Israeli military said that the first airstrike in the West Bank targeted a vehicle in a town near Tulkarm, aiming at a militant group heading to launch an attack. According to a statement by Hamas, one of those killed was a leader of the organisation's Tulkarm brigades, while its ally Islamic Jihad said the other four people killed in the hit were combatants. Hours later, Israel's military claimed a second bombing in the vicinity targeted another group of militants who had fired on forces, as part of a counter-terrorism operation in Tulkarm. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, four people were killed in that strike, while Hamas claimed that all nine of those killed in the two Israeli assaults in the West Bank were militants. Violence in the West Bank had been increasing even before the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and has continued to rise, with frequent Israeli raids in the area, which Palestinians aim to include in their state. Also read: Ukraine war: Kyiv says it sank Russian submarine, hit depots According to the Hamas-government media office, at least 15 people were killed in the Gaza Strip after Israel struck a school housing displaced residents in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood. The Israeli military claims the school was being used by Hamas as a command centre, to conceal militants, and to produce weapons. Hamas has rejected these accusations, saying they do not use civilian sites like schools and hospitals for military purposes. According to Gaza health officials, Israel's military operation has killed at least 39,550 Palestinians since the beginning of the war. The conflict was initiated by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, which led to the killing of 1,200 people, while 250 others were taken as hostages, according to Israeli officials. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israeli airstrikes target Gaza school, kills 15; nine West Bank militants dead

15 people were killed in an attack on a school sheltering war refugees on Sunday (July 15), according to the civil defence agency in Gaza. As per the Israeli military, the attack targeted "terrorists".

The attack was the seventh on a school-turned-shelter in eight days on the UN-run Abu Araban site in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for the civil defence service, told AFP that the Abu Araban school sheltered "thousands of displaced people" and that women and children were the majority of the deceased.

Schools in Nuseirat were hit by two of the earlier strikes as Israel continued its offensive against Hamas militants, who began the conflict with their October 7 attack on Israel.

The Israeli military said its air force struck several terrorists who were operating in the area of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat".

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mogadishu-car-bomb-blast-5-dead-20-injured-at-packed-cafe-during-euro-2024-match-740912">Mogadishu car bomb blast: 5 dead, 20 injured at packed cafe during Euro 2024 match</a>

It said the building had "served as a hideout" and base for "attacks" on Israeli troops.

The Israeli military reported that its air force targeted several individuals identified as terrorists in the vicinity of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat. According to the military, the building had been used as a hiding place and operational base for conducting attacks against Israeli soldiers.

Israel claims Hamas uses schools, hospitals, and other public facilities for military objectives. Hamas refutes the charge.

Last week, Germany and France demanded a probe into the school strikes.

Following the Al-Jawni strike, UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma told AFP that the agency had converted its schools into shelters when the conflict started.

As Gaza's primary relief organisation, UNRWA has reported that over half of its facilities, totalling 190, have been damaged during the military response to the Hamas attacks on October 7.

(With inputs from agencies)

15 people were killed in an attack on a school sheltering war refugees on Sunday (July 15), according to the civil defence agency in Gaza. As per the Israeli military, the attack targeted "terrorists".

15 people were killed in an attack on a school sheltering war refugees on Sunday (July 15), according to the civil defence agency in Gaza. As per the Israeli military, the attack targeted "terrorists". The attack was the seventh on a school-turned-shelter in eight days on the UN-run Abu Araban site in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for the civil defence service, told AFP that the Abu Araban school sheltered "thousands of displaced people" and that women and children were the majority of the deceased. Schools in Nuseirat were hit by two of the earlier strikes as Israel continued its offensive against Hamas militants, who began the conflict with their October 7 attack on Israel. The Israeli military said its air force struck several terrorists who were operating in the area of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat". Also read: Mogadishu car bomb blast: 5 dead, 20 injured at packed cafe during Euro 2024 match It said the building had "served as a hideout" and base for "attacks" on Israeli troops. The Israeli military reported that its air force targeted several individuals identified as terrorists in the vicinity of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat. According to the military, the building had been used as a hiding place and operational base for conducting attacks against Israeli soldiers. Israel claims Hamas uses schools, hospitals, and other public facilities for military objectives. Hamas refutes the charge. Last week, Germany and France demanded a probe into the school strikes. Following the Al-Jawni strike, UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma told AFP that the agency had converted its schools into shelters when the conflict started. As Gaza's primary relief organisation, UNRWA has reported that over half of its facilities, totalling 190, have been damaged during the military response to the Hamas attacks on October 7. (With inputs from agencies)

15 dead in Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter, seventh in 8 days, military claims targeted 'terrorists'

Fifteen people were killed in an attack on a school sheltering war refugees on Sunday (Jul&nbsp;15), according to the civil defence agency in Gaza. As per the Israeli military, the attack targeted "terrorists".

The attack was the seventh on a school-turned-shelter in eight days on the UN-run Abu Araban site in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for the civil defence service, told news agency AFP that the Abu Araban school sheltered "thousands of displaced people" and that women and children were the majority of the deceased.

Schools in Nuseirat were hit by two of the earlier strikes as Israel continued its offensive against Hamas militants, who launched their offensive against Israel on Oct 7.

The Israeli military said its air force struck several terrorists who were operating in the area of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat".

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mogadishu-car-bomb-blast-5-dead-20-injured-at-packed-cafe-during-euro-2024-match-740912">Mogadishu car bomb blast: 5 dead, 20 injured at packed cafe during Euro 2024 match</a>

It said the building had "served as a hideout" and base for "attacks" on Israeli troops.

The Israeli military reported that its air force targeted several individuals identified as terrorists in the vicinity of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat. According to the military, the building had been used as a hiding place and operational base for conducting attacks against Israeli soldiers.

Israel claims Hamas uses schools, hospitals, and other public facilities for military objectives. Hamas refutes the charge.

Last week, Germany and France demanded a probe into the school strikes.

Following the Al-Jawni strike, UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma told AFP that the agency had converted its schools into shelters when the conflict started.

As Gaza's primary relief organisation, UNRWA has reported that over half of its facilities, totalling 190, have been damaged during the military response to the Hamas attacks on October 7.

(With inputs from agencies)

Fifteen people were killed in an attack on a school sheltering war refugees on Sunday (Jul 15), according to the civil defence agency in Gaza. As per the Israeli military, the attack targeted "terrorists".

Fifteen people were killed in an attack on a school sheltering war refugees on Sunday (Jul 15), according to the civil defence agency in Gaza. As per the Israeli military, the attack targeted "terrorists". The attack was the seventh on a school-turned-shelter in eight days on the UN-run Abu Araban site in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for the civil defence service, told news agency AFP that the Abu Araban school sheltered "thousands of displaced people" and that women and children were the majority of the deceased. Schools in Nuseirat were hit by two of the earlier strikes as Israel continued its offensive against Hamas militants, who launched their offensive against Israel on Oct 7. The Israeli military said its air force struck several terrorists who were operating in the area of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat". Also read: Mogadishu car bomb blast: 5 dead, 20 injured at packed cafe during Euro 2024 match It said the building had "served as a hideout" and base for "attacks" on Israeli troops. The Israeli military reported that its air force targeted several individuals identified as terrorists in the vicinity of UNRWA's Abu Araban school building in Nuseirat. According to the military, the building had been used as a hiding place and operational base for conducting attacks against Israeli soldiers. Israel claims Hamas uses schools, hospitals, and other public facilities for military objectives. Hamas refutes the charge. Last week, Germany and France demanded a probe into the school strikes. Following the Al-Jawni strike, UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma told AFP that the agency had converted its schools into shelters when the conflict started. As Gaza's primary relief organisation, UNRWA has reported that over half of its facilities, totalling 190, have been damaged during the military response to the Hamas attacks on October 7. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter kills 15; military says attack targeted 'terrorists'