Smoke and Mirrors: The Real Truth Behind the Gaza School Attack

Gaza City was once again the epicenter of chaos when a school, hastily converted into a shelter for displaced people, was struck by an Israeli military operation. At least 22 people lost their lives, and over 30 others suffered injuries in the devastating attack. The Hamas-run Health Ministry reported that most of those killed were innocent women and children. The Israeli army claimed that the strike targeted a Hamas command center, which had allegedly taken over the school compound. However, Hamas denies these allegations, insisting that they operate only from within legitimate military infrastructures. As the world grapples with the gruesome aftermath, questions surrounding the attack continue to loom. What exactly was the Israeli army's plan to minimize civilian casualties? Did they truly take every measure to avoid harming innocent lives, as they claim? Or were there perhaps other motivations at play?A witness, Said Al-Malahi, recounted the horror of the moment when the rockets struck, recalling how women and children were gathered in the school playground when the devastating attack occurred. "The kids were playing, and suddenly two rockets hit them," he said, his voice trembling with emotion. The Gaza Health Ministry has reported that over 41,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the conflict, with no differentiation made between fighters and civilians. Meanwhile, the war has also forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in both southern Lebanon and northern Israel, as Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah engage in a tit-for-tat exchange of fire.