This is an entry from: Gaza live: Israel continues bombing central Gaza
Morning update
23 April 2024 05:31 BST
Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
As the war on Gaza entered its 200th day, the Israeli army heavily bombed the northernmost towns of the Palestinian enclave late on Monday and into Tuesday.
Artillery shelling rocked Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia and Jabalia with clashes heard across the area, according to local media.
Hamas said its fighters sniped an Israeli soldier in Beit Hanoun amid the renewed fighting.
In Gaza City, local media reported several people were killed and wounded in strikes across different neighbourhoods.
Shelling was also reported overnight in the central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli navy opened fire at the beaches of Deir al-Balah, Nuseirat and Zawaida in central Gaza, Wafa news agency reported.