An Israeli airstrike on a school compound in Gaza City, which was being used as a shelter by displaced Palestinian families, reportedly killed around 100 people, according to the Gaza Civil Emergency Service. However, the Israeli military disputes this number, claiming the death toll is inflated and that 19 members of armed groups were among those killed. Footage from the site shows scenes of devastation, with body parts scattered among the debris and survivors mourning over the bodies of the dead.

The strike has drawn widespread condemnation from countries including Turkey, France, Britain, and the European Union. US Vice President Kamala Harris, during a campaign stop in Phoenix, expressed concern over the incident, reiterating the need for a cease-fire and a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the strike targeted a facility within the school compound used by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The IDF released aerial footage they say shows the compound sustained minimal damage, contradicting reports from Gaza.

This airstrike is part of the broader Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which began following the October 7 attack on southern Israel. The ongoing conflict has resulted in nearly 40,000 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza health officials, with Israel claiming that a significant portion of these deaths are members of armed groups.