Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Israeli airstrikes hit a school and a hospital in central Gaza on Saturday as the country’s negotiators prepared to meet international mediators to discuss a proposed ceasefire.

At least 30 people sheltering at a girls’ school in Deir Al-Balah were taken to Al Aqsa Hospital and pronounced dead. Israel’s military said they targeted a Hamas command and control centre used to store weapons and plan attacks.

Gaza’s Health Ministry said at least 11 people were killed in other strikes on Saturday.