Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- At least 17 people were killed on Thursday in Israeli air strikes as bombardment intensified in Gaza City, Gaza's civil defence confirmed. The dead included six civilians who were waiting for humanitarian aid. Officials said the Zeitun area has been under continuous attacks, making it dangerous for residents to leave their homes.

For the fourth day in a row, Israeli forces have carried out heavy raids in Zeitun, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal said they had received 28 distress calls since dawn, including reports of children killed. He added that artillery fire has trapped many families in the neighbourhood.

Local resident Maram Kashko reported losing several famil...