At least 26 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip since Tuesday – the eve of one of the most important holidays in Islam – the UN human rights office, OHCHR, reported on Friday.

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip marked Eid al-Adha on 27 May under the shadow of war, gathering for prayers in heavily damaged areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City.

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip prepare for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, despite persistent Israeli shelling and strikes.

Deaths reported overnight as Gaza prepared for Islamic holiday