Israeli strikes kill at least 20 and wound hundreds in Gaza, health officials say
Summary
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 20 people, according to Palestinian health officials. The attacks happened as Israel intensified its military actions in Gaza while talks about a possible ceasefire with Hamas continued. The Israeli military has been expanding its ground invasion, leading to heavy explosions in areas that had previously avoided major fighting.Key Facts
- Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in at least 20 deaths, according to Palestinian health officials.
- One specific airstrike hit a refugee camp in Gaza City, killing at least 12 people, including women and children.
- Israeli military reports said they were not aware of the strike on the refugee camp.
- An overnight strike on a crowd waiting for aid in Gaza City killed eight people and injured 118 others.
- The conflict involves Hamas, a group that Israel says is prolonging the fighting by not agreeing to ceasefire terms.
- In Deir al-Balah, an area in Gaza previously undisturbed by major combat, heavy explosions from airstrikes and tank shelling were reported.
- More than 59,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
- The war started after Hamas-led militants abducted many people in an attack in October 2023, leading to ongoing violence.
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