Israeli Airstrikes Kill 100 Palestinians, Target Gaza Schools

Israeli airstrikes on the Dar al-Arqam school in Gaza City resulted in at least 31 deaths, including many women and children, and nearly 100 injuries, as the facility was being used as a shelter for displaced families. The strikes, which the Israeli military justified by claiming the school housed Hamas militants, have drawn widespread condemnation from Hamas and calls for international intervention. Civil Defense officials described the attack as horrific, with many victims trapped under rubble, while Israeli operations in the region have reportedly escalated, resulting in over 100 Palestinian deaths in a single day. Eyewitness accounts reported that rescue efforts were severely hampered by ongoing bombardments, including a second strike on the school during evacuation attempts. The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with critical shortages in healthcare resources compounding the humanitarian crisis. As tensions mount, Hamas has rejected Israel's ceasefire proposals, further complicating prospects for peace.