Israel-Gaza war: Hamas reports 241 killed in Gaza inside 24 hours

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry has said at least 241 people were killed in the past 24 hours, as Israel's military operation continues in the territory.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called the war a "grave crime" against his people.

Israel's army chief Herzi Halevi said the conflict with Hamas would continue for "many more months".

Israel says it hit more than 100 sites on Tuesday, amid reports of impending ground operations in central Gaza. read more