Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 26 Palestinians as forces intensify bombardment, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Hopes for a ceasefire parallel to the Lebanon ceasefire rise, with calls for renewed negotiations.

Israeli military strikes killed at least 21 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip yesterday, medics said, as forces stepped up their bombardment of central areas and tanks pushed deeper into the north and south of the enclave.

At least 16 Palestinians have been killed in a new attack by the Israeli military in central Gaza, according to hospital reports. The al-Awda hospital said 16 people were killed following an attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp.