More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says

Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

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The death toll has continued to rise since a ceasefire took effect on 10 October, with Israel carrying out air strikes for what it says are violations of the truce - while bodies continue to be recovered from under the rubble.

Among those reportedly killed in an Israeli drone strike on Saturday were two young brothers, Fadi and Juma Abu Assi, whose family said they had been gathering firewood when they were killed.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) told the BBC they had struck two suspects who had crossed the so-called yellow line.

The line marks where the Israeli military agreed to withdraw to under a ceasefire brokered by the United States more than seven weeks ago.