Israeli forces have ramped up attacks on Gaza City, systematically levelling buildings, including schools-turned-shelters run by the United Nations, and killing at least 49 people.
The toll from Gaza City took the number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks.
More than 6,000 Palestinians were also displaced in Gaza City by the relentless bombardment, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence.
Israeli air strikes hit two UN schools sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City with more than 40 people killed.
Gaza’s Government Media Office says more than 1.3 million Palestinians, including 350,000 children, remain in Gaza City and the north, despite Israel’s relentless bombardment and forced evacuation orders.
Israeli forces fired artillery shells and smoke bombs at the al-Nafaq and Yarmouk areas.
Israel announced plans for a military takeover and occupation of the largest city in the enclave, where about 1.3 million Palestinians are currently sheltering in fear and without water, food and medicine.
Three Israeli air strikes targeted the public prosecution building, southwest of Gaza City.
Israeli forces destroyed one residential tower, three shelters and more than 20 buildings since the morning.
