Israeli bombing kills at least 24 Palestinians in Khan Younis

An Israeli bomb killed at least 24 Palestinians at a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, local health officials reported on Sunday, as mediators held a new round of talks between Israel and Hamas.

Israel boosted its military attack in the enclave and increased bombardment, which has killed hundreds of Palestinians in the last 72 hours.

Medics say the latest blow killed women and children, injured scores more, and set many tents on fire.

Despite US President Donald Trump’s visit to the area, the Gaza health ministry said that Israeli attacks have killed hundreds of Palestinians in recent days.

Hamas described the strike as a “new brutal crime” in a statement on Sunday and blamed the U.S. administration for the escalation.

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The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the latest strikes but it said in an earlier statement that it was conducting extensive strikes in areas of Gaza as part of its plan to reach its war objectives.

Egypt and Qatar mediators, backed by the United States, began a new round of indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas on Saturday, officials from both sides said.

Sources close to the negotiation told Reuters there has been no breakthrough reported in the talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, as each of the sides remained committed to its stance.

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