July 7th 2024.
According to Hamas, a senior official in the Hamas-run government was killed in a devastating Israeli airstrike that took place in Gaza City on Sunday. The organization confirmed that Ehab al-Ghussein, the Deputy Minister of Labor, was among four individuals who tragically lost their lives when an Israeli airstrike targeted the Holy Family School.
The Civil Defense Directorate in Gaza Governorate reported that they were able to recover the bodies of the four victims, as well as treat several injured individuals, following the strike on the school. The school, which was used to house a large number of displaced persons, was located in the western part of Gaza City. Al-Ghussein, who was 45 years old, had held the position of Deputy Minister of Labor in Gaza since 2020 and was also the Head of the Emergency Committee for the Civil Service in the Northern Gaza Strip.
Sadly, this was not the first time al-Ghussein's family had been affected by Israeli strikes. In May, his sister and wife were killed in a similar attack. The Israeli military has acknowledged carrying out strikes in the area, claiming that they were targeting a complex where terrorists were operating and hiding within the school building. However, it is not yet clear if these were the same strikes that resulted in the death of the senior Hamas official.
The Israeli military also stated that they took numerous precautions to minimize civilian casualties, including using precise aerial surveillance and gathering additional intelligence. Despite these efforts, another Israeli attack on a school in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 16 Palestinians and injured 50 others, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. However, these numbers have not been independently verified by CNN.
The strike occurred at UNRWA's Al-Jaouni school, located in the al-Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, on Saturday. The school was being used as a shelter for displaced people, as reported by the health ministry. The Israeli military claimed that militants were operating within structures located in the school area, but this has not been verified by CNN.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in numerous casualties, both civilian and military. The recent strikes have sparked international outrage and calls for an immediate ceasefire. As the situation continues to unfold, we can only hope for a swift resolution and an end to the violence.
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