Israeli bombs have hit next to Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital and the Indonesian Hospital, as well as the Breij refugee camp, Al Jazeera reports.

Al Jazeera’s live feed from the besieged enclave shows almost complete darkness, with frequent and huge explosions from Israeli bombs.

Israeli bombardment of Gaza has intensified after a near-total communication blackout, leaving people unable to reach out to health or emergency services.

Explosions caused by Israeli airstrikes in the northern Gaza Strip. — Photo courtesy: <em>Associated Press</em>
Explosions caused by Israeli airstrikes in the northern Gaza Strip. — Photo courtesy: Associated Press

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