Five killed by Israeli bombing in Deir al-Balah, Gaza

Israeli bombing killed five Palestinians and injured dozens of others in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, on Friday afternoon, according to hospital sources cited by Wafa news agency. 

Israel re-launched its air and ground offensive on Deir al-Balah on 21 July amid urgent starvation warnings from NGOs operating across the strip. 

Deir al-Balah is the main hub for humanitarian efforts in the besieged enclave. 

A day after the offensive recommenced, the World Health Organisation said its aid facilities had been bombed and a member of staff had been detained by Israeli troops.