Fifty-five Palestinians killed in 24 hours in Gaza

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 55 Palestinians in the last 24 hours, a staggering death toll, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a special session of Congress.

Israel targeted Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Younis, where Palestinian first responders reported distress calls from trapped residents.

The new Israeli raids have continued to uproot Palestinians, who are being forcibly displaced from their homes in Khan Younis.

Palestinian fighters and Israeli troops are continuing to engage in fierce fighting while Israel’s leader is in Washington DC.

Hamas said its fighters had detonated a bomb against an Israeli army personnel carrier in Bani Suhaila.

Meanwhile, Israel reported two soldiers were seriously injured fighting in the southern Gaza border city of Rafah.