Israel's murderous night: over 50 dead in attack on school in Gaza!

Israel's murderous night: over 50 dead in attack on school in Gaza!

In the early morning hours of May 26, 2025, Israeli air strikes in northern Gaza strip led to a high number of dead. According to reports, over 50 people have been killed since day after. The goals of the attacks included a school building in Gaza City, which housed numerous displaced persons, and a family home in Jabalia. The attack on the Fahmi al-Jarjawi school in the Daraj district, in which at least 33 people, mostly children and women, were killed. The Israeli military leadership stated that they have targeted a “Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad” command center and that measures were taken to minimize civilian victims. Nevertheless, eyewitnesses reported a worrying sight when video recordings showed fires in classrooms and tried to flee the building.

The attacks have also led to dozens of injuries and 19 members of the Abd Rabbo family were killed in Jabalia. Unpasted reports also speak of other victims in a nearby camp in Gaza. These recent incidents raise questions about compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL), which prescribes the protection of civilians during armed conflicts. This creates a legal framework that applies to both regular armed forces as well as for non -governmental armed groups like Hamas.

international reactions and humanitarian international law

The international community reacted to the escalation of violence, and under pressure a blockade on auxiliary deliveries by Israel was relaxed. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, confirmed that Israel will continue his military operations until it gains control of the entire Gaza Strip. Critics accuse the Israeli military of bombing civilian infrastructures such as schools and hospitals, which is based on the principles of IHL forbidden practices.

The IHL clearly defines that attacks on civilians and civilian institutions, regardless of their use by militant, are prohibited. Israel claims that his attacks are precise, but the high civilian victims and the destruction of the infrastructure in Gaza raise serious concerns about compliance with these principles. In this context, the continuous blockade of Gaza, which limits access to vital goods such as food, water and medical care, also heated up the debate about possible collective punishment and war law violations.

Responsibility and future consequences

The ongoing military operations on both sides, including Hamas' attacks on Israeli civil areas, are also regarded as violations of humanitarian international law. There is an urgent need for international review and responsibility to examine possible war crimes and ensure that everyone involved is held accountable. The application of IHL remains crucial to evaluate the behavior of the conflicting parties and create a basis for future peace negotiations.

The situation in the Gaza Strip is extremely complex from both humanitarian and legal perspective. Although Israel claims to self -defense against Hamas, the responsibility to comply with international law requirements is also on its side. In view of the severe humanitarian crisis, comprehensive humanitarian aid and a dialogue about the underlying political and social causes of the conflict are necessary to find a sustainable solution.