Israel conducts new strikes in Gaza; families seek shelter after evacuation order

Many Palestinians were seeking shelter on Wednesday, July 3, after fleeing their homes in southern Gaza and complained of water shortages as Israel pressed on with its military offensive in the densely populated enclave.

Israeli forces carried out new military strikes in the southern city of Rafah amid fierce fighting with Palestinian militants overnight, residents said. At least 12 people were killed in new strikes in central and northern Gaza, health officials said.

Israel’s...