Israel rescues two hostages in Rafah amid deadly strikes

Israel says two male Israeli hostages have been rescued in a raid in Rafah, amid reports of heavy Israeli air strikes on the southern Gazan city.

The Israeli military says the two men are in "good medical condition".

Earlier, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said Rafah was under attack. Some 1.5 million people are sheltering in the city.

It follows warnings from the international community over Israel's planned offensive there.

Israel said it had conducted strikes in southern Gaza, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting dozens of deaths. read more