Civilians trapped in northern Gaza by Israeli offensive against Hamas

Israeli military says it has killed more than 50 Hamas fighters in airstrikes and close-quarters combat

Tens of thousands of civilians remained trapped in Jabalia in northern Gaza by a major Israeli offensive against Hamas militants who have returned to the neighbourhood in recent months.

The Israeli military says it has killed more than 50 fighters over the past days in airstrikes and close-quarters combat as troops try to root out Hamas forces.