At least 98 Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, mostly from Gaza City
More than a third - 37 - were aid seekers, and nearly two-thirds - 61 - were killed in Gaza City, as Israel steps up its offensive to take over Gaza City.
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