Swiss foreign ministry alarmed by Israeli airstrike on Gaza school

In this image made from a video, people inspect the rubble at a school after being hit by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. AP Photo

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The Swiss foreign ministry expressed deep concern on Saturday following an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City.

This content was published on August 11, 2024 - 13:02

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The school, which was being used as a shelter, suffered a high number of casualties as a result of the attack.

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#ProcheOrientExternal link | La 🇨🇭 est alarmée par le nombre élevé de victimes rapporté après une frappe israélienne sur une école utilisée comme abri à #GazaExternal link.

Le droit international humanitaire (#DIHExternal link) exige la protection des civils et des infrastructures civiles en zones de conflit.
— EDA – DFAE (@EDA_DFAE) August 10, 2024External link

In a statement issued on the X social media platform, the Swiss Foreign Ministry emphasised that international humanitarian law mandates the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in conflict zones.

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