IDF strikes on schools in Gaza 'deliberate'

A series of recent deadly airstrikes on school buildings that were sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip were part of a deliberate Israeli military bombing strategy, with further schools identified as targets, the Guardian has learned.

- Harry Davies

At least six school buildings have been struck, reportedly killing more than 120 people, in recent months as part of a targeting effort by the Israeli military.

This has followed a loosening of controls on actions to target Hamas operatives at sites with large numbers of civilians present, according to sources familiar with the strategy.

Yesterday, four people were reportedly killed in the latest Israeli airstrike on a school turned shelter, in Deir al-Balah in the centre of Gaza. Videos posted on social media appeared to show the aftermath at what was said to be the location of al-Aishiya school.