Israel and Hamas traded blame after violence flared in Gaza leaving dozens of Palestinians dead and injured from Israeli strikes across the strip.

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli attacks also wounded 77 people, fuelling panic across the war-ravaged enclave.

Israel and Hamas traded blame after violence flared in Gaza leaving dozens of Palestinians dead and injured from Israeli strikes across the strip.

Children among the dead and wounded as Israeli army launches drone-and-missile strikes on civilian areas in Gaza.