The Israeli military says it was looking into the reported deaths in Al-Bureij and near the American aid centre in southern Gaza.

Hamas sources said last week the group had accepted a US-backed deal, but on Thursday political bureau member Bassem Naim said the new version meant "the continuation of killing and famine... and does not meet any of our people's demands, foremost among them halting the war".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that a recent airstrike killed Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’ elusive de facto leader in Gaza, the latest in a string of assassinations that have dealt a serious blow to the group’s top brass but are yet to break its grip on power.

The Israeli military is again advancing into Gaza and has blocked most aid, causing widespread hunger. A new but widely criticized system for getting relief in started operating this week.

The United States has proposed a new deal between Israel and Hamas that includes the release of hostages and a 60-day ceasefire. Israeli officials have confirmed the proposal, which is now under review by both sides.

Former Trump National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster discusses the conflict between Israel and Hamas and tells CNN’s Wolf Blitzer what an Iran nuclear deal could look like.

GAZA: Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday (May 29) said it was examining a new deal proposed by a US envoy, as rescuers said at least 44 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip.

As Hamas struggles to maintain control in Gaza, new aid mechanisms expose its governance failures, increasing public calls for an end to the war and for hostages' return.