Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday International
At least 87 people were killed and over 40 injured in an Israeli air strike on Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Many victims are believed to be trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings. Israel is investigating the claims of casualties, stating earlier figures from Hamas were exaggerated. The UN has condemned the ongoing violence, stating "nowhere is safe" in Gaza. The strike is part of Israel's campaign to prevent Hamas from regrouping in the region, which has seen intensified military action since early October.
