Israelis strike tents housing Gazans left homeless by war

ISRAELI bombardments forced Palestinians from their homes in Gaza City yesterday, while thousands chose to remain amid the ruins despite military orders to evacuate.

- By Marco Giannangeli Diplomatic Editor

Gaza's health ministry said at least 53 people were killed in strikes across the enclave.

Tanks advanced into Sheikh Radwan, destroying homes and igniting fires in tent encampments.

At least nine people, including five children, were also killed while fetching water in al-Mawasi, a southern area Israel designates a safe zone.

A doctor from Nasser hospital shared a picture of the children's bodies, as well as a picture of water jugs left in a pool of blood at the site of the attack.