Israeli forces kill 45 Palestinians since dawn

Israeli forces have killed at least 45 Palestinians in attacks across Gaza since dawn, Al Jazeera is reporting, citing medical sources.

Of that figure, 18 were aid seekers and 16 were killed in Gaza City amid Israel's escalating assault on the area. Additionally, one person is reported to have died of malnutrition.

Al Jazeera subsequently reported, citing local medical sources, that another four people were killed in an Israeli strike on Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

According to the report, the attack targeted a crowded area northeast of Nuseirat.