Gaza's civil defence agency reported that an Israeli air strike in the territory's north killed at least 15 people, marking the New Year's first deadly attack. The strike targeted a house where displaced people were living. The Israeli military said it was looking into the reported strike. Since October 6, the military has been conducting a major offensive in northern Gaza, particularly targeting Jabalia and its adjacent refugee camp. The military says it is an effort to prevent Hamas militants from regrouping there. On Monday, United Nations rights experts said the 'siege' appears to be part of an effort 'to permanently displace the local population as a precursor to Gaza's annexation'.