Live Updates: Israeli Navy shells Gaza beach and air strikes terrorise north

03:30 GMT — Israeli naval warships have targeted the beaches of Al Zawaida, Deir al Balah, and Al Nusairat while areas in northern Gaza witnessed a series of intense air strikes, resulting in the killing and injury of several civilians, as well as the destruction of homes and properties, Palestinian official media said.

WAFA news agency correspondents reported that after two hundred days of Israeli aggression, Israeli naval warships shelled the beaches of Al Zawaida and Deir al Balah in central Gaza early on Tuesday. Israeli naval warships also fired shells towards the beach of Al Nusairat.

Israeli artillery targeted the northern area of Al Nusairat camp in central Gaza, while warplanes raided Thirty Street in the city centre.

02:00 GMT — UNRWA hails independent review that debunked Israeli claims

The UNRWA has welcomed the results of an independent review of the organisation's adherence to the humanitarian principle of neutrality by the former minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, which confirms the organisation has systems in place to address allegations of neutrality breaches.

"We welcome the results of the independent review of UNRWA by @MinColonna. It shows that we have a framework to safeguard our neutrality - a key humanitarian principle - and we act when breaches occur," the organisation said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"This is crucial for our aid operation in Gaza and our work across the region."

Commissioner-General of @UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, also welcomed the results of the review and added that they would implement its recommendations without delay.

"This will strengthen our efforts and response during one of the most difficult moments in the Palestinian people's history," he said on X.

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