The Tactics Institute strongly condemns the recent Israeli airstrike on a school compound in Gaza City, which has resulted in the tragic loss of nearly 100 lives, including children and women. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with the death toll in Gaza nearing 40,000, raising serious concerns about the conduct of hostilities and the protection of civilians.
The airstrike on the Tabeen school complex, which was housing displaced Palestinian families, occurred during dawn prayers. The Gaza Civil Emergency Service, with a credible record of reporting casualty numbers, has confirmed the deaths of 93 people, including 11 children and six women. The Israeli military has claimed that the compound was being used as a military facility by Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants, a justification that has been met with widespread scepticism and condemnation from the international community.
The Tactics Institute highlights that this airstrike represents a severe breach of international humanitarian law, which mandates the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure during armed conflicts. The destruction of a school compound and the loss of innocent lives underscore the need for immediate international intervention to prevent further escalation.
The Tactics Institute underscores that the deliberate targeting of civilian structures, especially those providing refuge to displaced families, constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law. The right to life, the protection of civilians, and the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks are fundamental principles that must be upheld in all circumstances.
The Tactics Institute for Security and Defense urgently calls for Both Israel and Hamas must agree to an immediate ceasefire to prevent further loss of life and allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
The Tactics Institute emphasizes the need for the international community to hold accountable those responsible for violations of international law. The ongoing conflict has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, and the continued support for military actions that result in such casualties is unacceptable.
