Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza as ground troops enter northern area

More Palestinians have died as a result of Israeli attacks (AP)

Israeli strikes have killed more than a dozen people in the Gaza Strip, as Israel sent more ground troops into the Palestinian territory to ramp up its offensive against Hamas.

At least 17 people, some from the same family, were killed after an air strike hit the southern city of Khan Younis, according to hospital staff.