On May 7, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted a school in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals, including local journalist Nour Abdu, according to health authorities.

These airstrikes are part of a broader pattern of violence, which included a recent attack on another school in central Gaza that reportedly killed 29 people, with the Israeli military claiming the strikes were aimed at terrorists.

The targeted school in Tuffah was part of ongoing military operations that have also led to the demolition of homes in Rafah, further displacing residents.

Israeli forces have gained control over a significant portion of Gaza, establishing security zones equipped with watchtowers and surveillance posts, which has contributed to the displacement of many residents.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled an intention to escalate the offensive against Hamas, potentially aiming to seize control of the entire Gaza Strip and oversee humanitarian aid distribution.

In light of the escalating violence, aid agencies have condemned Israeli plans for aid distribution, describing the humanitarian situation in Gaza as dire, with increasing cases of acute malnutrition and the shutdown of community kitchens due to resource shortages.

The humanitarian crisis is further worsened by looting and violence, as desperate residents struggle to secure food and basic necessities amid a two-month blockade imposed by Israel.

Since the conflict began, Gaza's government media office has reported that 213 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli fire, highlighting the severe impact of the violence on media personnel.

On the same day as the school strike, Hamas announced that its fighters targeted an Israeli armored force with mines and mortar fire in Khan Younis, indicating ongoing hostilities.