Israeli Airstrikes Hit Displaced Palestinians’ Camp in Gaza, Killing 40
Israeli airstrikes targeted a camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more, according to Hamas-run authorities. The strikes hit a humanitarian zone in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, creating large craters and burying tents under rubble.
Local residents reported multiple explosions and flames rising into the sky. Eyewitnesses and volunteers described the devastation, with some using their hands to dig through the debris to rescue trapped individuals.
The Israeli military claimed they attacked a Hamas operations center in Khan Younis and took measures to avoid civilian casualties. They accused Hamas of using humanitarian areas for military purposes. Hamas denied these claims, calling them false and asserting that no Hamas members were present in the area.
This incident adds to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties and displacement. Since Israel’s military campaign began in October in response to a Hamas attack, over 40,000 people have died in Gaza, according to local health officials.
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