35 killed as Israel expands ‘security zone’ in northern Gaza

JERUSALEM: Israeli troops were expanding their control of ground in northern Gaza, the military said on Friday, days after the government announced plans to seize large areas with an operation in the south.

Meanwhile, Gaza health authorities said the Israel military killed at least 35 Palestinians on Friday, most in southern areas of the enclave.

Soldiers carrying out the operation in Shejaia, a suburb east of Gaza City in the north, were letting civilians out via organised routes...