Israel has launched "extensive" new ground operations in the Gaza Strip while airstrikes in its new offensive killed at least 103 people, including dozens of children, overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said. The bombardment forced northern Gaza's main hospital to close as it reported direct strikes.

The war in the Gaza Strip has reached one of its darkest periods, as Israel’s blockade of all food and supplies enters its 12th week and it wages another major offensive against Hamas.

The talks in the Qatari capital have begun without any conditions for Israel to allow aid into Gaza or a ceasefire.