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Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Humanitarian Zone Kill Dozens

Strikes targeted Hamas militants, but reports of civilian casualties spur global outcry and calls for cease-fire

  • Israeli airstrikes on the al-Mawasi humanitarian zone in southern Gaza killed at least 19 Palestinians and injured over 60.
  • Israel claimed the strikes targeted senior Hamas militants embedded in the area, while Hamas denied the presence of militants.
  • The strikes have drawn international condemnation and calls for a cease-fire to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
  • Local residents in Gaza have reportedly resisted attempts by armed militants to station themselves within civilian shelters.
  • The conflict has displaced nearly 90% of Gaza's population, with over 41,000 Palestinians killed since the war began.
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