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Israel strikes southern Gaza after ordering evacuations

By AFP 2 July 2024, 7:52 am 1 Edit

Israel has carried out fresh strikes in southern Gaza, leading hundreds of Palestinians to flee after the army once again ordered the evacuation of certain densely populated areas.

Witnesses report multiple strikes in and around the city of Khan Younis, where eight people were killed and more than 30 were wounded, according to a medical source and the Palestinian Red Crescent.

The bombardment came after a rare rocket barrage claimed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which has fought alongside Hamas. The rockets were aimed at Israeli communities near the Gaza border.

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