Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say

Five Palestinians, including three children, have been killed by an Israeli air strike in the northern Gaza Strip, according to medics and first responders.

Local journalists identified the dead as Abdullah al-Abed, 9, Salah al-Abed, 12, Mohammad Balousha, 14, Alaa Balousha, 46, and Anas Abu Foul, 19.

In a statement, the Israeli military said it targeted what it called "a terrorist" who had approached troops in the area of the Yellow Line, which marks territory held by Israeli forces, and posed an immediate threat.

Israel responded by launching a military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, during which more than 72,560 people have been killed, according to the territory's health ministry.