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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 40, Injure 60 in Gaza Humanitarian Zone, Create 9-Meter-Deep Pit

Sep 11, 2024, 09:25 AM

Israel's military conducted airstrikes early Tuesday targeting a humanitarian area in the Gaza Strip, resulting in significant casualties. The strikes hit a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Mawasi Khan Younis, killing at least 40 people and injuring over 60 others. The airstrikes created a 9-meter-deep pit and buried many under the sand, with rescue operations ongoing. Israeli authorities claimed the target was a Hamas command center, but did not provide evidence. Civil defense forces and locals are involved in rescue efforts, digging with their hands due to a lack of proper equipment.