Devastating Airstrike on Gaza School Kills Around 100

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school housing displaced Palestinian families resulted in around 100 deaths, according to the Gaza Civil Emergency Service. Israel disputes this number, claiming 19 militants were among the dead and that the toll was inflated. International reactions have condemned the strike, pushing for renewed ceasefire talks.

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school compound housing displaced Palestinian families killed around 100 people, the Gaza Civil Emergency Service reported on Saturday. Israel disputed the figures, asserting that 19 militants were among the dead and the toll was inflated.

International backlash was swift, with the White House expressing 'deep concern' and the European Union's foreign policy chief calling the images 'horrifying.' France, Britain, and multiple Arab nations have condemned the attack. Ceasefire talks are now a renewed focus as fears of broader conflict grow.

The strike is part of Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza, which began after Hamas fighters attacked southern Israel on October 7. According to Gaza's health ministry, nearly 40,000 Palestinians have been killed since the offensive began, with Israel claiming at least a third of those are fighters.

(With inputs from agencies.)