Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza as famine announcement raises pressure

Israeli strikes have pounded Gaza again (AP)

Palestinians sheltering in tents or seeking food were among at least 25 people killed by Israeli strikes and shootings in Gaza, medics said, as the world confronts an exceptional announcement that famine is now gripping its largest city.

The famine determination by the world’s leading authority on food crises galvanised governments and aid groups to intensify their pleas for Israel to halt its 22-month offensive on Gaza, prompted by Hamas’ attacks on October 7 2023.