Israel's offensive is the largest since the ceasefire ended in March, the Israeli military said. Dozens of children were killed, hospitals and medics said.

Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar are focused on proposals for a truce of up to 70 days and the release of nine hostages, sources told The National on Sunday, as more than 130 people were killed by Israeli strikes.

The Hamas-run health ministry says airstrikes have forced the closure of the main hospital serving people in northern Gaza.