Israel to review reports that troops killed three-year-old in Gaza

Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza.

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Ahed Tareq al-Bayouk was reportedly playing near her family's tent in Mawasi, Rafah, southern Gaza, when she was shot.

The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that it was "not aware of a strike" but would "conduct an additional review" as more information was provided.

Since a ceasefire came into effect in October, at least 370 people have been killed in Gaza including 140 children, according to Amnesty International.

Ahed al-Bayouk's death appears to have taken place on the Palestinian side of the so-called Yellow Line, behind which Israeli troops agreed to withdraw as part of the first phase of a US plan to end fighting in the region.