Israeli airstrikes kill dozens as calls for Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks grow

Fatalities in last 24 hours come amid public anger over mistaken killing of three hostages by Israel’s army

Airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 people over the last 24 hours as Israel’s leadership faces growing international pressure for a ceasefire, and calls at home to resume hostage negotiations after the Israeli army shot and killed three men kidnapped by Hamas.

The health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said on Sunday that at least 24 people were killed by Israeli bombardment in Jabalia camp in the north, and another 12 had died from bombings in the central city of Deir al-Balah, as fighting was reported in several parts of Gaza.