69 killed in Gaza, seven dead in Israel since Monday, say medical officials

In just three days, this latest round of fighting between the bitter enemies has already begun to resemble – and even exceed – a devastating 50-day war in 2014

Smoke is seen from a collapsed building after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City (Khalil Hamra/AP)

Israel has pressed ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, killing as many as 10 senior Hamas military figures.

Some 69 people were killed in Gaza on Monday, and seven Israelis died, according to medical officials.