Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war

More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more airstrikes and sends in more troops

Israel has launched new airstrikes and sent more troops into action in Gaza, dashing brief hopes among many residents of the territory that the killing of Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, could bring an end to the devastating conflict.

Sinwar, 62, was killed on Thursday by tank fire directed at a building in Rafah in the far south of Gaza after exchanging fire with an Israeli patrol.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more airstrikes and sends in more troopsUK politics live – latest updatesIsrael has launched new airstrikes and sent more troops into action in Gaza, dashing brief hopes among many residents of the territory that the killing of Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, could bring an end to the devastating conflict.Sinwar, 62, was killed on Thursday by tank fire directed at a building in Rafah in the far south of Gaza after exchanging fire with an Israeli patrol. Continue reading…