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Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say

Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say

Summary

An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinians and injured others in tents near Khan Younis in Gaza. The strikes targeted an area used by displaced people and were a response to an attack by Hamas on Israeli soldiers.

Key Facts

  • Five Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes near Khan Younis in Gaza.
  • The strikes hit tents and shelters for displaced people in the al-Mawasi area.
  • Several people were also wounded in this incident.
  • The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas terrorist.
  • The military action followed an attack in which five Israeli soldiers were injured.
  • The attack took place in the Rafah area of Gaza.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to respond to the attack on Israeli troops.

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