The Israeli military named on Wednesday six Palestinian Al Jazeera reporters in Gaza it said were also members of the Hamas or Islamic Jihad militant groups, an allegation which the Qatari network rejected as an attempt to silence journalists.

The Israeli army on Wednesday accused six Al Jazeera journalists covering the war in Gaza of also being current or former paid fighters for Palestinian militant groups. Al Jazeera rejected the claims.

The Israeli military has accused six Al Jazeera reporters in Gaza of being affiliated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, citing documents allegedly linking them to the armed wings of these groups.

Children killed while rushing to flee their homes; families carrying whatever possessions they can as they navigate bomb-blasted roads; dozens of detained men lined up on a muddy hillside: These and other stark images have emerged from Israel's deadly offensive in northern Gaza in recent days.

Israel is pounding Gaza and Lebanon with airstrikes, as the UN warns of dire humanitarian situation in northern Gaza. Follow for live news updates.

Anthony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.