At the same time, [Israel](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/israel) has also said it would close schools in the Gaza Strip over security concerns.
So far, 404 Palestinians have been killed, including children, according to unverified figures from the Hamas-run health ministry.
Before the strikes, Israel had blocked all food, medicine, fuel and other supplies for the past two weeks, demanding modifications to their ceasefire deal with Hamas.