Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 73 Palestinians have been killed while trying to reach aid in one of the deadliest days yet for aid-seekers in more than 21 months of war.

Israeli strikes killed 22 people in Gaza City, including 11 children and three women, and 19 others in Khan Younis. The Israeli military said it has struck more than 120 targets in the past 24 hours across the Gaza Strip, including Hamas military infrastructure of tunnels and weapons storage facilities.

EU ministers have reportedly pressed Israel, seeking clarity on a new humanitarian aid deal for Gaza amid ongoing war, stalled aid efforts, and growing calls for a ceasefire.