Israeli troops round up Palestinians in Gaza amid warning aid drive ‘in tatters’

Furious urban fighting has continued in the north, underlining Hamas’ heavy resistance, and tens of thousands of residents are believed to remain in the area six weeks after troops and tanks rolled in

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip are continuing (AP)

The Israeli military is rounding up Palestinian men in northern Gaza for interrogation during its search for Hamas militants, as the UN warned that its aid operation is “in tatters”.

The detentions pointed to Israeli efforts to secure the military’s hold on northern Gaza as the war enters its third month.