Death toll from Israeli strikes on northern Gaza climbs to at least 18

The death toll from Israeli bombardment of northern Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp and Beit Lahia has climbed to at least 18 people, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa.

At least 13 Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes on Jabalia, where social media footage showed large plumes of smoke billowing. Another five Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes on Beit Lahia.

The mounting death toll comes the same day an International Criminal Court prosecutor called for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes.