Middle East Crisis> Israeli Airstrike on School Kills Dozens in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on a school in Gaza killed at least 40 people, including children, on Thursday, according to Palestinian officials. The attack on the United Nations-run school in the Jabalya refugee camp was the deadliest single incident in the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza.

The Israeli military said it was investigating the incident and that it had not targeted the school. The military said it was responding to rocket fire from the area.

The attack on the school came as the United Nations and Egypt were working to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which has been fighting for more than a week. The conflict has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, and 43 Israelis, including three civilians.

The United Nations said it was “shocked and appalled” by the attack on the school and called for an immediate investigation. The United States, which has been providing military aid to Israel, also called for an investigation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “deeply sorry” for the loss of life at the school, but he also accused Hamas of using civilians as human shields and said Israel was acting to defend itself.

Hamas, which has been firing rockets into Israel, said the attack on the school was a war crime. The militant group has been accused of using civilians as human shields and of storing weapons in civilian areas.

The conflict in Gaza has sparked protests and calls for action from around the world. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the situation.

The United States has been criticized for its support of Israel during the conflict. President Joe Biden has said he supports a ceasefire, but he has also said he supports Israel’s right to defend itself.

The conflict in Gaza has also raised questions about the role of the United States in the Middle East and its relationship with Israel. Some critics have accused the United States of being too supportive of Israel and of not doing enough to promote peace in the region.