KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hospital officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 33 Palestinians sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food aid. Saturday’s attacks occurred as Israel’s military is perhaps days away from a new offensive in Gaza City. This comes after the world’s leading authority on food crises said that famine is now happening in the city. That announcement has sparked new pressure on Israel over its 22-month offensive, which was prompted by Hamas’ October 2023 attack. Israel has denounced the famine declaration as lies. Efforts toward a ceasefire are on hold as mediators await Israel’s next steps.
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