Explosions reported across Gaza city and Shati refugee camp

Residents reported loud explosions across Gaza City and the adjacent Shati refugee camp overnight into Wednesday, as Israel's military said its troops were battling Hamas forces deep inside the densely populated urban area.

The Hamas-run Interior Ministry said an airstrike Wednesday morning hit a house near the Jabaliya refugee camp, also part of that built-up area. “The bombings were heavy and close,” said Mohamed Abed, who lives in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood. He said people around him panicked when they heard the news late on Tuesday that Israeli ground forces were fighting deep in the city.