At least 66 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday, medics say.

Women and children were among the dead, they added – as Israel launches an escalation of its war in Gaza.

Nasser hospital, in the southern city of Khan Younis, said it received the bodies of 20 people killed in strikes that hit houses and tents in the Muwasi area.

In the central Gaza, at least 10 people were killed in two separate strikes, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in the town of Deir al Balah.

Meanwhile first responders from the health ministry and the civil defence reported at least 36 people were killed in multiple strikes in Jabalia, northern Gaza.

The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the latest strikes.

It has previously said it has escalated its military action to ramp up pressure on Hamas to agree to a temporary ceasefire.

It comes as peace talks between Israel and Hamas take place in Qatar this weekend.

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.