Palestinians near Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza told to leave as Israel prepares to use ‘great force’ on Hamas.

The operation aims to combat a militant resurgence in the area, said the Israeli military, which also targeted southern Beirut with a night of heavy bombardment.

At least 60 people were killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said on Wednesday, as Israeli forces pressed on with a raid in the enclave's north where a U.N. aid official said hunger is spreading again.