The attacks came after US Secretary of State Rubio visited Jerusalem and signalled Washington’s ‘unwavering support’

Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City on Tuesday, witnesses said, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new offensive there and its stated goal of eradicating Hamas.

Rubio showed no daylight between himself and Netanyahu on a visit to Jerusalem on Monday, saying Israel could “count on our unwavering support” for its military push in the devastated Palestinian territory.

Hours later, witnesses said there was “heavy, relentless bombing on Gaza City” which levelled homes and left people trapped under the rubble.

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