Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 81 Palestinians in 24 hours amid intensifying conflict

Israeli forces attacked central Gaza, killing nine, with further strikes killing 81 and wounding 198 in 24 hours, according to health officials. Israeli military actions aim to dismantle Hamas, which continues attacks. Diplomatic efforts to halt hostilities have stalled. Human Rights Watch accused Hamas of war crimes, which Hamas denied. At least 38,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, officials report.