Israel kills at least three Palestinians in Gaza City drone strike
Key takeaways
- Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 1,007 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the so-called ‘ceasefire’ began on October 10.
- Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary, reporting from Gaza City, said the attack on Thursday was the first explosion in the area after a few “calm and quiet” days.
- “Minutes after the strike, locals said the target was a jeep driven by civilians,” Khoudary said. “Only one of the three victims has been identified: Abdul Jawad Abu Lebn [who] was set to get married next week.
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Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 1,007 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the so-called ‘ceasefire’ began on October 10.
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Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary, reporting from Gaza City, said the attack on Thursday was the first explosion in the area after a few “calm and quiet” days.