Israeli air strikes kill 5 in Gaza hospital, as ceasefire in Cairo talks break down

The air strike hit a tent area inside the Al-Aqsa Hospital compound, starting a fire, wounding at least 18 people in addition to the five killed, medical authorities said.

The Israeli military said it struck a militant who “conducted terror activities” and that secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weaponry in the area.

Its statement added it struck 50 military targets across the enclave in the last 24 hours, including militants’ cells.

The hospital compound is in the Deir Al-Balah area, which is crowded with thousands of people displaced by fighting in other parts of the enclave who have sought shelter.

Sirens went off in the area of Ashdod, further north than seen in recent weeks, and the Israeli military said five rockets were launched from southern Gaza. No injuries were reported.