In pictures: Palestinians shelter at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

Displaced Palestinians have been forced to seek shelter in the courtyard of the al-Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip, following an intense night of Israeli bombardment. 

With no shelter, food or electricity, families have gathered in schools and hospitals.

Officials in Gaza have warned against the potential risk of disease and infection spreading due to the lack of clean water and other basic essentials.

Hospitals have also been unable to treat the high volume of wounded patients. 

Medical staff say they are in desperate need of medication and that Israel cutting off electricity has hindered their efforts to treat people.