DOZENS of people have been killed following an Israeli strike on the Jabalia refugee camp while 85 others were left wounded, according to reports.
The final death toll could reach 50, a statement from Gaza’s government media office says, with people left buried under the rubble of buildings.
There has not yet been any Israeli comment on the strike with residents of Jabalia saying Israel had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
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They said the Israeli army were destroying dozens of houses from the air and ground.
It comes after Israel said it killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who had been blamed for last year’s October 7 attack on Israel.
The Israeli military has said its operation in Jabalia is intended to stop Hamas fighters regrouping for more attacks.
Israel’s bombardment of Gaza started following the October 7 attack by Hamas-led fighters on southern Israel in which 1200 people were killed.
More than 42,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel’s response, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
Drone launched at Netanyahu’s house
The Israeli government has also said a drone has been launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s (below) house but no casualties have been reported.
Sirens wailed on Saturday morning in Israel, warning of incoming fire from Lebanon, with a drone launched towards Netanyahu’s house in Caesarea, officials said.
It comes as Israel’s conflict with Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has intensified in recent weeks.
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Hezbollah has said it plans to launch a new phase of fighting by sending more guided missiles and exploding drones into Israel.
The group’s long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli air strike in late September and Israel sent ground troops into Lebanon earlier this month.
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