Gaza, Israel
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Top church leaders have visited Gaza after its only Catholic church was struck by an Israeli shell the day before.
The aid agency says its buildings in the central part of the territory were attacked after the military targeted Deir al-Balah, which had largely been spared.
At least 21 people died, according to Palestinian health officials, with more than half of the victims being women and children.
Thirteen Palestinians were martyred and others were injured early Thursday morning in an Israeli occupation airstrike in the central Gaza Strip.Palestinian news agency WAFA,
US President Donald Trump expressed surprise at Israel's military actions in Syria and Gaza. White House confirmed Trump discussed the matter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel stated the Syria operation aimed to pressure Syrian forces.
Gaza faces dire conditions as Israeli strikes kill at least 82 people amid humanitarian aid blocks. Diplomats faced gunfire in Jenin while international calls for a ceasefire grow.