Civil defense, which provides emergency services in this Hamas-run enclave, also reported five other deaths. The toll, raised to eleven victims, makes it the deadliest day since Israel's legislative elections on October 27.
Israeli strikes killed at least eleven people in the Gaza Strip, according to the territory's civil defense. One attack in particular targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and left six dead.
In Khan Younis, a nine-month-old infant was also found dead of hypothermia on Thursday, in the tent where the family had taken refuge, according to the same source. This death is reported separately from the victims of the strikes.
The former head of the Israeli government, who has placed Israel's security at the heart of his political message, remains in charge and retains responsibility for military operations.