Tragic Attacks on Gaza: Over 100 Palestinians Killed in School Strike

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced individuals killed over 100 Palestinians, while medics struggled to reach the bodies. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas command center, and international entities are working to revive ceasefire talks amidst escalating violence.

More than 100 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced people, according to the Hamas-run Gaza government on Saturday. An airstrike, which the Israeli military stated targeted a Hamas command center, led to numerous casualties during dawn prayers.

The Hamas media office stated that the strikes led to many casualties as people in the school were performing dawn prayers, with medics struggling to reach all the bodies. Gaza health authorities have not yet released immediate information regarding the situation.

The Israeli military confirmed that its air force struck a Hamas command and control center, claiming measures were taken to minimize civilian harm, including using precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and intelligence data. However, there was no immediate comment on the casualty reports.

Israel initiated its assault on Gaza to dismantle Hamas after the Islamist group's deadly incursion on southern Israel on October 7. According to Palestinian health authorities, around 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive, with health officials reporting the majority of fatalities as civilian.

International efforts led by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are ongoing to revive Gaza ceasefire discussions, with new talks scheduled for Thursday amid rising fears of a broader conflict involving Iran and its ally Hezbollah, both supporters of Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies.)