Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Mosque Sheltering Displaced Kills 24 Near Al-Aqsa Hospital

Oct 6, 2024, 04:50 AM

An Israeli airstrike early Sunday targeted a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, resulting in at least 24 deaths and 93 injuries, according to the Hamas-run Gaza government media office. The mosque, located near the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, was struck early Sunday morning, causing significant casualties among those seeking refuge. Reports from various sources, including News24 and the Palestinian news agency Wafa, indicated the number of fatalities ranged from at least 5 to 24, with dozens wounded.