Humanitarian crisis deepens as Israeli strikes hit civilians in Gaza

Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children.

Israel is waging an air and ground operation that has lasted nearly a month in what was already the most isolated and heavily devastated part of the territory.

Palestinians fleeing the area recount enduring weeks with barely any food, as no aid has entered since Israel’s assault began.

Meanwhile, in a surprise announcement, Israel’s prime minister has dismissed his popular defense minister.