At least 26 killed seeking aid in Gaza as Netanyahu faces growing criticism

Palestinians collect humanitarian aid packages from the United Arab Emirates after they were airdropped into Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza on Saturday. Picture: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP

At least 26 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals and witnesses said, as families of Israeli hostages called for a general strike to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to expand military operations in the territory.

Mr Netanyahu is scheduled to give a press conference for foreign and local media later on Sunday amid international condemnation of his plans.