An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City, which was serving as a shelter for displaced families, has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The attack took place on April 3, 2025, at Dar al-Arqam school in the northeastern Tuffah district. The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted a Hamas command center, but did not mention the school.

The health ministry also reported 97 additional fatalities in the previous 24 hours due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes as part of a broader military operation in Gaza. As Israel continues its ground offensive to seize large portions of Palestinian territory, evacuation orders have been issued for several Gaza neighborhoods, affecting thousands of civilians.

Israeli officials have stated that the attacks aim to dismantle Hamas infrastructure, while Gaza’s Civil Defence agency has confirmed the presence of children and women among the casualties. The UN reported that around 100,000 Palestinians have fled due to the conflict, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis. In parallel, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is focusing on military pressure to compel Hamas to release hostages, as talks for a ceasefire continue to stall.