Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least 16 Palestinians on Friday, bringing the two-day death toll to nearly 70. The Israeli army claims to have targeted military sites, while the UN and aid agencies warn of a humanitarian crisis, with widespread malnutrition and famine, exacerbated by a months-long blockade. Limited aid is entering Gaza, but it's insufficient to alleviate the crisis. Meanwhile, in Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu's appointment of a new domestic intelligence chief faces legal challenges amid investigations into alleged breaches of national security.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.