Gaza hit by Israeli strikes as Trump readies peace board

Palestinians collect the bodies of relatives, the day after the Israeli military shelling killed over a dozen people, including kids. Pic/AFP

Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 13 people, according to health officials, as US President Donald Trump was expected to announce the Board of Peace to oversee the fragile ceasefire.

Health officials and family members said at least one child was among the dead in northern Gaza following several strikes there as well as east of Gaza City.

Israel's army said Friday it struck Hamas infrastructure and fighters in southern and northern Gaza in response to a failed projectile launched by militants from the Gaza City area.

The phased ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in its initial stage as efforts continue to recover the remains of the final hostage.

Officials say next week Trump is expected to announce the Board of Peace.

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