🔴 Live: Israel steps up Gaza bombing as war enters 'new phase'

Israeli aircraft and tanks stepped up strikes in southern Gaza overnight, residents said, after announcing plans to pull back some troops. An Israeli official said on Monday that the military would draw down forces inside Gaza this month and shift to a months-long phase of more localised "mopping up" operations. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).