An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school compound, where displaced Palestinians were taking refuge, killed dozens, according to local reports.
While Israel confirmed the strike, they asserted that the site was being used by Hamas and another armed group for military purposes.
The attack has sparked significant international backlash, particularly from the European Union and the United Nations.
The Gaza Civil Defense reported over 90 fatalities, but this figure remains unverified. Israel contested the reported death toll, stating that their intelligence indicated no women or children were present, and that more than a dozen militants were killed.
The strike comes amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in the conflict, which has persisted for 11 months, with numerous similar incidents involving schools being used as shelters leading to substantial civilian casualties.
