During Israel's bombing of Gaza, Operation Cast Lead, the school was destroyed by an aerial bomb.
On December 27, 2008, Israel launched Operation Cast Lead against Hamas.
It was the worst outbreak of violence covered by the media in the region since the 2008-2009 Operation Cast Lead(Gaza War).
This would become the most serious escalation in the Gaza Strip since Operation Cast Lead.
On December 27 and 28, Israel implemented Operation Cast Lead against Hamas.
Operation Cast Lead launched near the end of the previous year by Israel, continued until January 18.
The Israeli offensive, known as Operation Cast Lead, continued into 2009.
Cohen opposed Operation Cast Lead, labeling it "wretchedly named - and disastrous".
Operation Cast Lead destroyed at least 60,000 homes and structures which need to be urgently repaired and rebuilt.
At 11:30 am on December 27, 2008, Israel launched the campaign titled Operation Cast Lead.