Earlier, Hamas and Israel carried out a large prisoner swap: Hamas released 20 Israeli captives held in Gaza, and Israel.

Families on both sides have been awaiting the exchanges, which come after weeks of intense negotiations.

British PM said his government would join France and Canada in recognizing Palestine at the UN this week.

The strikes came as Israel also reported two people were injured when a drone launched from Yemen hit an airport.

Despite its designation as a “safe zone,” al-Mawasi has been repeatedly hit during the ongoing Israeli military campaign.

The strike also wounded Hatem Khaled, a Reuters photojournalist, who was among several receiving treatment at the overwhelmed hospital.

In southern Gaza, artillery fire hit tents sheltering displaced families in the Asdaa area northwest of Khan Younis.