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Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, families trapped and unable to leave houses

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A Palestinian man holds his children as he walks next to buildings destroyed in an Israeli strike, in Khan Younis. Photo: Reuters

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Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying several homes, residents said.

Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells towards several houses, leaving families trapped inside and unable to leave, the residents said.