Israeli airstrikes on Deir al-Balah city in central Gaza killed six humanitarian aid workers, said Gaza's Government Media Office, accusing Israel of targeting efforts to deliver food and medicine. The victims were reportedly responsible for distributing humanitarian supplies and were struck during a wave of nighttime air raids.

Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli strikes overnight and into Wednesday have killed at least 45 people, including several women and a week-old infant.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel pressed ahead Tuesday with its new military offensive in Gaza despite mounting international criticism, launching airstrikes that health officials said killed at least 85 Palestinians. Israeli officials said they also allowed in dozens more trucks carrying aid.