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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Several Palestinians reportedly hurt after large blast in southern Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Palestinian media, citing Hamas authorities, reports a large explosion in a home in the city of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
The reports say several people are hurt, with some putting the number of injuries at seven.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown. However, it is not believed to be an Israeli airstrike.