Israeli strike kills Hamas political leader and 19 Palestinians in Gaza

Palestinians inspect the rubble of a structure hit by an Israeli bombardment in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Israeli strikes have killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including a senior Hamas leader, officials say.

The European Hospital and the Kuwaiti Hospital confirmed the toll, saying it included several women and children.