The Palestinian factions aim to create an apolitical committee acceptable to Israel to oversee aid distribution and rebuilding.

Jabaliya is a dense urban area with multi-story buildings lining streets that curve along low hills. It is connected to other neighborhoods and towns, such as Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun.

The latest bombardment came as the U.S. said it would not reduce its military support for Israel after a deadline passed for allowing more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Israeli strikes killed dozens of people including children on Sunday in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza, as the world watched for signs of how the U.S. election might affect the wars between Israel and Iranian-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.