Gaza families bombed after refusing to collaborate with Israel

Israel has bombed homes belonging to prominent Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip, killing dozens of people, after they refused to cooperate with the Israeli army against Hamas.

According to Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, Israeli forces approached the Bakr family in al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, offering them the chance to remain in their homes in exchange for forming a militia in the area to oppose Hamas.

One day after the family refused, Israeli air strikes hit their homes on Sunday, killing at least nine people, including children.

Similar incidents were reported involving the Dairi and Daghmash families in other parts of Gaza City.

Homes belonging to both families were bombed heavily on Friday and Saturday after they reportedly rejected similar Israeli offers. At least 60 people were killed in those strikes.