The Israeli military says its strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists, was aimed at what military officials believed was a Hamas surveillance camera, as well as people they identified as militants.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Tuesday that the “double-tap” strike on Nasser Hospital, which killed at least 20 people, was aimed at a camera positioned by Hamas.

Israel is intensifying airstrikes in neighborhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City, raising alarm among residents as the Israeli security cabinet plans to meet Thursday to formally approve plans that would expand the war in Gaza.

Israel said Wednesday its military had entered the first stages of a planned assault on the city, a campaign it begins while clashing publicly with major Western powers.

Israelis staged a nationwide Day of Disruption, demanding an end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages. Cover Media - Shareable Cover Media - Shareable