Israel says the targeted school contained a militant compound, an allegation rejected by Hamas, amid wider operation in central Gaza
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Tareq Abu Azzoum, reporting from Deir al-Balah in Gaza for Al Jazeera, has told the network:
It is another tragic morning in the central area of Gaza, particularly in Nuseirat refugee camp, where an overnight attack targeted a UN-run school that was housing hundreds of displaced Palestinian families.
In addition, a residential house was completely destroyed. At least 39 Palestinians have been reported killed in those attacks. We’ve been talking to a number of families at the hospital. They say they did not receive any prior warning ahead of the attack.