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Gaza City skyline following overnight Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Israel launched air strikes before dawn on Friday in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, saying it was targeting Palestinian group Hamas in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired at Israel from both territories. IMAGES
Images taken from Jabalia in northern Gaza show smoke billowing above Gaza City following Israeli strikes. Israeli troops, tanks and fighter jets have swooped on Gaza City on the eve of new contacts in Qatar aiming for an eventual hostage-prisoner exchange and a truce in the war raging into its 10th month. IMAGES
Smoke billows after Israeli strikes on Al-Zaytoun neighbourhood in Gaza City and Jabalia camp, north of Gaza City. IMAGES
Smoke billows over eastern Gaza City following Israeli strikes. The Israeli military reported overnight operations in central Gaza which had also involved its navy and air force "to eliminate terrorist operatives". IMAGES
Smoke billows from destroyed streets following an Israeli strike targeting the Al-Sahwa Mosque in the Gaza City's Rimal district. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.