On my behalf and on behalf of the citizens of Israel, I send my deepest condolences to the families who lost their dearest loved ones,” Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

Israel is reporting one of its deadliest days in Gaza in months as its military says seven soldiers have been killed in a bomb attack

The Israeli military said seven soldiers were killed in a single attack in southern Gaza on Tuesday, the military's deadliest day in the territory since it broke a ceasefire with Hamas in March.