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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nidal al Mughrabi

Israel moves to seize ‘operational control’ in parts of Gaza

  • Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night and Sunday morning, including women, children, and journalists, according to the Gaza health ministry.
  • One strike on a tent encampment housing displaced families caused significant casualties and destruction, health officials said.
  • Israel is preparing a ground offensive to gain "operational control" in parts of Gaza.
  • Hamas blamed the US for the escalation and says it offered to release some hostages in exchange for a ceasefire and prisoner release. However, negotiations haven't yielded a breakthrough.
  • Gaza's healthcare system is struggling due to the attacks and a blockade on medical supplies.

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Israeli airstrikes kill 100 in Gaza Strip with ‘complete families’ wiped out, health ministry says

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