Death toll from Israeli strikes rises to at least 36

The death toll from a series of Israeli strikes on Gaza Thursday morning has risen to 36, the Palestinian Civil Defense and hospital sources announced.

"The bombardment was extremely intense and shook the entire area," witness Abdel Qader Sabah told AFP. "Everyone started running and screaming, not knowing what to do."

The attacks hit multiple areas across the enclave, injuring dozens more as emergency crews rushed to rescue those trapped under the rubble.