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Dozens killed after Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza shelters

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Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit two United Nations schools sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday. Local health authorities say at least 40 Palestinians were killed in the attack.

Breakdown
  • Israeli airstrikes hit evacuated residential buildings and shelters in Gaza City, causing widespread devastation. 5s
  • Displaced people report having nowhere to live and being unable to afford to move south. 22s
  • Unverified reports suggest two UN schools used as shelters were bombed after evacuation orders. 32s
  • Local health authorities say at least 40 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in one day. 47s
  • The Israeli military claims to have hit around 500 sites in Gaza City this week. 1m 16s
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