At Least 65 killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Deir el-Balah: Reports
Representative imageAt least 65 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to medical sources, as Israeli tanks entered parts of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza for the first time since the offensive on the territory began in October 2023, as per reports.According per reports, Israel launched a ground operation on Monday targeting southern and eastern areas of the city, which is sheltering large numbers of displaced Palestinians. This came a day after the military issued a forced evacuation order for residents in these areas, reportedly causing thousands to flee west towards the Mediterranean coast and south towards Khan Younis.Tank shelling in the area reportedly struck houses and mosques, killing at least three people and injuring several others, Reuters reported, citing local medics.Al Jazeera, reporting from Deir el-Balah, noted that gunfire could be heard as Israeli tanks moved into the area on Monday morning.
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At least 65 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to medical sources, as Israeli tanks entered parts of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza for the first time since the offensive on the territory began in October 2023, as per reports.
According per reports, Israel launched a ground operation on Monday targeting southern and eastern areas of the city, which is sheltering large numbers of displaced Palestinians. This came a day after the military issued a forced evacuation order for residents in these areas, reportedly causing thousands to flee west towards the Mediterranean coast and south towards Khan Younis.
Tank shelling in the area reportedly struck houses and mosques, killing at least three people and injuring several others, Reuters reported, citing local medics.
Al Jazeera, reporting from Deir el-Balah, noted that gunfire could be heard as Israeli tanks moved into the area on Monday morning.
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