Israeli air strike kills at least 70 Palestinians in central Gaza refugee camp, health officials say [View all]

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Israeli air strike kills at least 70 Palestinians in central Gaza refugee camp, health officials say

Reuters
December 24, 2023 4:36 PM EST Updated 3 hours ago

CAIRO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike that hit central Gaza's Maghazi refugee camp has killed 70 people, Palestinian health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qidra said on Sunday, and he said the death toll was likely to climb.

"What is happening at the Maghazi camp is a massacre that is being committed on a crowded residential square," al-Qidra said.

The Israeli military said it was reviewing the incident.

"Despite the challenges posed by Hamas terrorists operating within civilian areas in Gaza, the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) is committed to international law including taking feasible steps to minimize harm to civilians," an Israeli army spokesperson said in a statement.

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