Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes on Gaza City intensifying

Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: Gaza s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Gaza City have intensified in recent days. Civil defen...

Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Gaza City have intensified in recent days.

Civil defence agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said air strikes on Gaza City have been increasing for the past three days.

Bassal said the residential neighbourhoods of Zeitoun and Sabra have been hit "with very heavy airstrikes targeting civilian homes, possibly including high-rise buildings".

"For the third consecutive day, the Israeli occupation is intensifying its bombardment," said the spokesman.

"The Israeli occupation is using all types of weapons in that area -- bombs, drones, and also highly explosive munitions that cause massive destruction to civilian homes," he added.