Israeli shelling kills dozens of Palestinians in Gaza

Over 30 civilians were killed and many were wounded on Friday morning in an Israeli shelling that targeted different areas in the northern and southern war-torn Gaza Strip, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

Wafa correspondent confirmed that Israeli forces bombarded a residential block in the vicinity of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya.

Two civilians were also killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Ra'afi school in the town of Jabalia, where displaced people are seeking refuge. Three citizens were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Khirbet al-Adas area north of the city of Rafah.

A significant number of people are still missing under the rubble of homes in Beit Lahia, the agency said. The Israeli military is reportedly blocking ambulances and medical teams from entering the area, targeting anyone who tries to approach.