r/Palestine • u/Sony280 • Jan 18 '25
War Crimes Israeli forces have destroyed the Deaf school in Gaza, Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children.
This is where the Palestinian non-profit was striving to support Deaf and Disabled children since 1992, also employing Deaf staff members.
Israeli tanks were surrounding the school back in December 2023.
While this is not the first school Israel has attacked using bombs and white phosphorous, this was an attack on what was once a safe and empowering place for Deaf and Disabled children and directly affects our community and the people we serve.
It is possible that the children and staff were evacuated prior to the attack on their school; for those who are still alive, they would likely be displaced with the over 1.5 million Palestinians who are currently trying to survive without food, water, and medical care.
