Israel Bolsters Troop Contingent Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence

Israel is calling up 16,000 more reservists to reinforce its campaign in Gaza.

It brings the number mobilised so far to 86,000, as the 23 day old conflict continues.

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The United Nations says the carnage in Gaza must stop after the attack by Israeli forces on a UN run school that killed at least 16 Palestinians sheltering there.

The Israeli army says it's investigating the incident – but insists it only responded after Hamas militants fired from near the building.

Meanwhile, the Seanad will meet this afternoon to discuss the crisis in Gaza,.

Senators have been recalled from their summer recess to debate the crisis, while they'll also discuss the situation in Ukraine.