Dozens killed as fresh Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza
17 May 2021 |
12:22 pm
At least 33 people have been killed in the deadliest single Israeli attack since fighting broke out nearly a week ago. Israel's military said it had also bombed the home of a senior Hamas leader.
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