Deadly strikes hit Gaza as Trump ends Gulf tour

AT least 93 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza yesterday as US President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip.

- STAFF REPORTER

Strikes overnight hit across Gaza, including the outskirts of Deir al-Balah and the city of Khan Younis.

Gaza's health ministry said hundreds more were injured in addition to those killed.

The widespread attacks come as Mr Trump finishes his visit to Gulf states but not Israel.

There had been widespread hope that his regional trip could usher in a ceasefire deal or renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

An Israeli blockade of the territory is now in its third month.

Speaking to reporters at a business forum in Abu Dhabi on the final day of his trip, Mr Trump said he was looking to resolve a range of global crises, including Gaza.

"We're looking at Gaza," he said. "And we've got to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving. A lot of people are - there's a lot of bad things going on."

Israel said yesterday it was continuing its operations against militants in Gaza and that it struck 150 targets in the past day, including anti-tank missile posts and military structures.