Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed more than 250 people since Thursday morning, local health authorities said on Friday, one of the deadliest phases of bombardment since a truce collapsed in March, with a new ground offensive expected soon.

The Israeli military said it struck the Hodeidah and Salif ports in Yemen, in an attack that came after President Trump wrapped up a trip to the Middle East.

The Israeli military said Saturday it had launched "extensive strikes" as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza, after rescuers reported 100 people killed in the besieged Palestinian territory.The army said on Telegram it had begun the "initial stages" of the offensive,