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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Mosque Near Al-Aqsa Hospital Kills 21 Displaced Individuals

Oct 6, 2024, 05:15 AM

An Israeli airstrike targeted a mosque near the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 21 Palestinians and injuring many others. Initial reports indicated 15 Palestinians killed, which later rose to 18, and the latest figure stands at 21. The mosque was sheltering displaced individuals who had nowhere else to go. The attack caused severe damage to the mosque and has been reported by various sources, including Al Jazeera. The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with many condemning the strike as a massacre.