Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Summary
Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City held funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli airstrikes, including children and a Hamas fighter, on the first day of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is increasing its control over Gaza, now holding about 60% of the territory, with plans to expand further.Key Facts
- Ten Palestinians, including five children and an elderly person, were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza.
- More than 20 people were injured, with victims taken to Shifa Hospital.
- The strikes targeted Hamas militants, including Imad Isleim, a Hamas fighter killed in the attack.
- Funeral prayers were held at Al-Shafi’i Mosque in Gaza City for the dead, including Isleim and his family.
- The strikes happened during Eid al-Adha, an important Islamic holiday.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel now controls 60% of Gaza and aims to expand control to 70%.
- Netanyahu described efforts to "tighten the grip" on Hamas and increase Israeli power in the Gaza Strip.
- The Jordan Valley Conference discussed broader issues including Gaza, Iran, Hezbollah, and regional strategy.
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