An Israeli strike killed 15 people, including women and children, gathered outside a health center in the central Gazan city of Deir Al Balah on Thursday, according to medical staff and officials in the enclave.

Eight children were among 15 people reportedly killed while queuing outside a clinic in the central town of Deir al-Balah.

At least 15 Palestinians — including eight children — were killed when Israeli warplanes targeted civilians near a medical point in central Gaza, according to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.