Israel destroys 300 homes in Gaza City and kills entire families

The Israeli military have destroyed more than 300 homes and killed families living there in a three-day assault on Zeitoun, one of the largest neighbourhoods in Gaza City, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

Gaza's Civil Defence officials said entire families were killed without warning when their homes were blown up using bombs that were so powerful they also levelled surrounding buildings.

In addition, rescue crews were blocked from reaching injured people or recovering dead bodies.

The non-stop bombardment and destruction of Zeitoun neighbourhood first started on Tuesday.

The assault is part of Israel's plans to seize control of Gaza City and forcefully expel around one million residents southwards in violation of international law.