Statement from Taoiseach Simon Harris

This latest attack on a school by the Israeli military is a further demonstration of brutal, unconscionable violence.

Targeting an area populated with displaced families is inhumane and despicable.

Israel continues to use disproportionate force and is engaging in a war that is having an unacceptable level of civilian death and injury, especially to children.

I again call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and unimpeded access for aid into Gaza.

The bloodshed and suffering need to end.

ENDS