Tragic Strike: Israeli Airstrike in Gaza School Kills Around 100, Ignites Global Outcry

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school compound housing displaced families killed around 100 people. The Israeli military claimed it targeted Hamas militants, casting doubt on the death toll reported by Gaza's Hamas-run government. The strike has led to international condemnation and escalated calls for ceasefire negotiations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 10-08-2024 18:21 IST | Created: 10-08-2024 18:21 IST
Tragic Strike: Israeli Airstrike in Gaza School Kills Around 100, Ignites Global Outcry
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An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school compound housing displaced families resulted in the death of around 100 people, according to the Hamas-run Gaza government on Saturday. The Israeli military asserted it targeted Hamas militants and questioned the reported death toll.

Graphic video footage from the site depicted body parts scattered on the ground, with survivors carrying away casualties and covering bodies in blankets. Empty food tins were seen in a pool of blood, alongside burnt mattresses and a child's doll among the wreckage.

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri remarked that the strike should be a turning point as mediators push to resume ceasefire talks. The international community, including Egypt, Qatar, and the EU, condemned the strike, calling for an end to the violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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