WHO says staff residence in Gaza was attacked

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that its staff residence and main warehouse in Gazan city of Deir al-Balah was attacked thrice on Monday.

Two WHO staff and two family members were detained, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, adding that three were later released, while one staff member remained in detention.

Israeli tanks pushed into southern and eastern districts of the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for the first time on Monday, an area where Israeli sources said the military believes hostages may be held. — Reuters