Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports that the demolition of homes is still taking place in Rafah and the eastern side of Gaza City.

“Over the past hour, we have also recorded a major surge in Israeli attacks, not just on the central areas, but in the north as well,” he adds. “Israeli fighter jets have targeted two areas in Deir el-Balah with two consecutive air strikes.”

Azzoum reports that the first strike took place on agricultural land in the western end of the city with no casualties reported, while the second targeted a group of civilians close to one of the central malls in a very densely populated area.

“According to medical sources in Al-Aqsa Hospital, four Palestinians were killed in the attack, and local civilians and ambulances transported other casualties,” Azzoum reports. “The strike left behind a significant level of destruction on the street that was targeted without any prior warning.”

Azzoum adds that in Khan Younis, a makeshift tent was struck by three drone missiles. “Among the casualties are three children and a woman.”