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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital Tents Kills Four, Injures 18

Aug 4, 2024, 03:09 AM

An Israeli airstrike targeted tents housing displaced Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, resulting in a fire. The attack, which occurred early Sunday morning, led to the deaths of at least four Palestinians and injuries to many others. Local sources reported that the strike caused significant casualties, with at least 18 people injured. The incident has been described as a massacre by various observers, with civilians attempting to extinguish the flames and recover bodies from the scene. The hospital compound, which is the only remaining hospital in the middle area of Gaza, was hit by Israeli drones.