Israeli forces launched new airstrikes, as humanitarian agencies warned that severe restrictions continue to obstruct relief efforts.

Israel has faced calls to allow aid into northern Gaza through the crossing, which has been closed for two months.

There are now believed to be four deceased hostages still inside Gaza following Sunday's return of the body of Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed in 2014.

The Israeli military attacked the Gaza Strip for a fourth day on Friday, killing three people, Palestinian health authorities said, in another test of a fragile ceasefire agreement.

The Israeli army says it shot and killed a Palestinian for approaching the “yellow line” in Gaza, behind which Israeli troops sit, after warplanes launched three air strikes on Beit Lahiya in the northeast.

The Israeli military has said it has conducted a "targeted" strike in the area of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza targeting an infrastructure site where weapons were stored.

Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security.

UN secretary-general strongly condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday, which killed more than 100 Palestinians.