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Israel continues bombing of Gaza as US urges protection of civilians | BBC News


The IDF says it is shifting the focus of its offensive to southern Gaza on a third day of renewed fighting.

The Israeli military says it is targeting Hamas command centres, weapons storage and naval forces after its ceasefire with Hamas fell apart on Friday.

The US defence secretary said Israel has a right to defend itself, but it has a "moral responsibility" to protect civilians.

Residents of Khan Younis yesterday said the southern city has experienced its heaviest bombardment since the start of the war.

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought shelter in the area, after being told to flee the north of the territory, which was Israel’s main target in the early stages of the war

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