Gaza death toll rises again, 30 Palestinians killed since dawn

At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip since dawn today, Al Jazeera Arabic has reported, quoting hospital sources. 

Four other Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle west of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital has said. 

At least seven of those killed were children, all in Gaza City.

At least 18 Palestinians have been killed in air strikes on residential apartments and tents housing displaced people in Gaza City. 

Since the war started, over 63,000 Palestinians have been killed in the enclave. The war has been labelled a genocide by world leaders, historians and human rights organisations. 

Israeli military spokesman Effie Defrin has said it has taken over 40 percent of Gaza City and that its military operation is expected to escalate.