At Least 50 Killed as Israel Airstrikes Hit South Gaza

At least 50 people have been killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes in Southern Gaza.

The strikes came after an attack that left an Israeli soldier dead, with the military hitting multiple targets across the Palestinian territory.

Civil defense teams are inspecting the damage as authorities and hospitals manage the influx of casualties.

Israel carried out the strikes in response to what it said were violations by Hamas of the US-brokered ceasefire deal.

The Israeli strikes hit homes, schools and residential blocks in Gaza City and Beit Lahia in the north of Gaza, Bureij and Nuseirat in the centre, and Khan Younis in the south. (Agencies)