CNN witnessed the skies of Northern Gaza illuminated by flares and explosions as the bombardment intensified late Thursday night.
Israel Defense Forces spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus claimed the strike was targeting a Hamas commander hiding in an underground bunker and that when the complex imploded it possibly collapsed nearby buildings.
The Israel military says there are fuel supplies in Gaza being held by Hamas, which are not being distributed for humanitarian purposes, CNN has reported.
Pentagon officials believe Israel has been striking legitimate Hamas targets, including some senior commanders.
Blinken plans to raise the issue in his talks with Israeli officials Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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