The death toll from Israeli airstrikes in various parts of the Gaza Strip has reached 29, Qatari television channel Al Jazeera reported.
Several airstrikes on Gaza City killed a total of 25 people, including 17 children who were in a tent camp for displaced people. The Israeli Air Force also hit the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing four people and wounding several others.
On September 16, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the start of an intensive offensive in Gaza City. Its stated goal is to defeat the radical Palestinian movement Hamas. Previously, the Israeli army had repeatedly warned the local population to leave the combat zone, including by dropping leaflets on the city.