Gaza - August 10, 2024

At least 100 people were killed and dozens more injured in an Israel attack against a school serving as a shelter for some 3,500 displaced people in Gaza on Saturday.

Israeli warplanes targeted the Al-Taba'een School in the Al-Daraj neighborhood in central Gaza City while the displaced people in the school were performing the Fajr prayer, Palestinian medical and security sources said, adding that the victims included women and children.

China Media Group(CMG) correspondent arrived later on Saturday and saw the ground and walls were scorched by fire. The air in school was permeated with smell of blood.

The local civil defense department had discovered 93 bodies but there were still bodies at site. Rescuers said they would continue their work.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that the school compound served as a Hamas and Islamic Jihad military facility, with about 20 Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants, including senior commanders, operating there.

Shotlist:
Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Aug 10, 2024:
1. Various of debris, survivors;
2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Muhammad Al-Bashuni, survivor:
"I saw kids, adults and elderly people bombed into pieces. I looked around but couldn't find my father. There was a big fire. We were all very scared. My father, grandfather and uncle are all dead. I’m really scared and nervous.";
3. Various of people standing on debris, black marks on ceiling after fire;
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Youssef Al-Safadi, survivor:
"I was sleeping and my friend woke me up for the prayer, so I got up. I was just taking off my coat when suddenly there were sounds of explosions. I saw smoke and fire everywhere. There were bodies everywhere. It was extremely terrible.";
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5. Ruins;
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6. Various of injured people at hospital, medical staff;
7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mahmoud Basal, spokesman, Civil Defense in Gaza Strip:
"There are still a lot of people missing by far. They might be missing because of the explosions, or be buried under the debris. The rescue team is using all resources to continue the search work.";
8. Various of survivors, ruins, body bags on ground.

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