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Israel: We did not target the Gaza school; it may have been damaged due to another attack

Feb 5, 2026 February 5, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Israel has denied targeting a UN school in Gaza, attributing the explosion to nearby shelling aimed at another target. Over 20 individuals were reportedly killed in the attack, raising concerns about civilian safety amid ongoing military operations.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The explosion at the UN school underscores the risks to civilians in conflict zones and complicates the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

👥 Key Players

Israeli Army MENTIONED
Military force of Israel
"Plays a crucial role in the ongoing conflict with Palestinian groups and is central to security dynamics in the region."
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) MENTIONED
Agency providing assistance to Palestinian refugees
"Acts as a key humanitarian organization in Gaza, highlighting the impact of military actions on civilians."

📰 What Happened

Israel has denied targeting a UN school in Gaza, claiming the explosion may have resulted from nearby shelling aimed at another target. Over 20 people were reportedly killed in the incident, raising concerns about civilian safety amid ongoing military operations.

  • The explosion occurred at a UN-run school in Jabalia, Gaza.
  • The Israeli army stated that it is investigating the circumstances of the incident.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran supports Palestinian groups and may use incidents like this to bolster its narrative against Israel, impacting its regional influence.
🌍 Regional: The incident could escalate tensions in the region, affecting neighboring countries and their responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
🌐 International: Internationally, this raises concerns about civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, potentially influencing foreign policy and aid discussions.

📚 Background

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history marked by violence and humanitarian crises, with Gaza often being a battleground for military operations and civilian suffering.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict Humanitarian crises in conflict zones
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents statements from both the Israeli army and UN officials, allowing for a balanced view of the incident.

Israel claimed that it did not target the United Nations-supported school in Gaza. However, the Israeli army stated that the explosion might have resulted from shelling aimed at another target nearby. In response to CNN's inquiry about the attack, the Israeli army said, "A report was received that a school was hit. According to initial investigations, the Israeli army did not target the location in question, but the explosion may have been a result of fire from the Israeli army. Another target was hit. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation." According to the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), more than 20 people who had taken refuge in the UN-run Jabalia elementary school were killed in the Israeli attack on Thursday. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, stated on Thursday that three other schools of the agency were also hit. The Israeli army, in response to a question about these attacks to CNN, said, "Based on initial investigations, the Israeli army is not aware of any military activity conducted by our forces near the reported location."

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Translation confidence: 85%

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