Israel went ahead on Thursday with its new military offensive in Gaza despite mounting international criticism. Health officials in Gaza as well as hospital staff say airstrikes were launched across the enclave, killing at least 107 Palestinians and injuring close to 250 more.
Large plumes of smoke were seen rising in the eastern regions of Gaza City – located in the north of the Strip – as the bombardment continued. A hospital in northern Gaza was also heavily targeted according to hospital officials.
