Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in northern Gaza killed 15

By The Associated Press

Posted Oct 17, 2024 08:42:59 AM.

Last Updated Oct 17, 2024 08:45:25 AM.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Health Ministry says an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in northern Gaza has killed at least 15 people, including five children. The Israeli military said Thursday’s strike targeted dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants who had gathered at the school.

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