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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- At least 12 Palestinians, including six members of one family, were killed in three separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, with one family reportedly burnt to death in their home.
- The Israeli military stated its target was a Hamas operative and is investigating the outcomes of the attack.
- Since the ceasefire in October 2023, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reports at least 1,168 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers have been killed in ongoing hostilities.
- Between 13 and 20 July, 57 Palestinians, including children and women, were killed in strikes on residential and crowded areas, with many deaths occurring far from the Israeli-controlled Yellow Line.
- Palestinian officials express concern over continued civilian casualties, potential violations of international humanitarian law, and possible war crimes amid ongoing Israeli military operations targeting Palestinian armed groups linked to the October 7 Hamas attack.
