In Gaza, there was no let-up in fighting or aerial bombardment, with the current focus of combat in the main southern city of Khan Younis, where Israel says leading Hamas fighters are hiding, AFP reports.
Overnight, witnesses said several Israeli air strikes hit the city, while aid and health workers have for days reported heavy fighting, particularly around two hospitals.
According to the health ministry in Gaza, 119 people were killed in the latest night of strikes.
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