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Israel pounds Gaza's north as it steps up ground assault

2023-10-30 09:17:00       source:Reuters

October 30, 2023


GAZA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Palestinians in northern Gaza reported fierce air and artillery strikes early on Monday as Israeli troops backed by tanks pressed into the enclave with a ground assault that drew increased international calls for the protection of civilians.


Israeli air strikes hit areas near Gaza City's Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals, and Palestinian militants clashed with Israeli forces in a border area east of the city of Khan Younis, in the enclave's south, Palestinian media reported.


There was no comment from Hamas or the Israeli military on the fighting early on Monday. Reuters was not able to confirm the reports.


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