The Hamas Movement has condemned the Israeli bombing of Al-Zeitoun Elementary School in southern Gaza, calling it a "war crime committed with US backing."

The attack, which took place on Saturday, resulted in the deaths of 21 people, including 13 children and six women.

In an official statement, Hamas declared that the ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza constitute a "flagrant violation of all human values and international laws." The group described the strikes as part of a larger campaign of genocide being waged in Gaza.

Hamas urged Arab and Islamic nations, as well as global communities, to unite in opposition to Israel’s aggression and escalate pressure to end what it called Israel’s "fascist settlement project."

According to the statement, the Israeli military has bombed 181 displacement and shelter centers since the start of its offensive in Gaza, leading to hundreds of casualties. The attack on Al-Zeitoun School marks the 17th documented massacre in schools being used to shelter displaced civilians in the region.

The escalating conflict continues to draw international concern, as civilian centers, including schools, face repeated strikes amid the broader Israeli military campaign. (ILKHA)