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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital Compound Sparks Deadly Fire

The attack, aimed at a Hamas command center, ignited a fire in a tent camp, killing and injuring civilians.

  • Witnesses described harrowing scenes as a fire engulfed makeshift shelters at the Al-Aqsa Hospital compound in central Gaza.
  • The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas command center, with secondary explosions likely causing the fire.
  • At least four people were killed and dozens injured, with reports of civilians burning alive, according to local health officials.
  • The U.S. government condemned the attack, urging Israel to take greater care to avoid civilian casualties.
  • Doctors Without Borders reported that the hospital site has been hit multiple times, emphasizing the lack of safe places for displaced Gazans.
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