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Israeli airstrike kills five in Gaza, including four women
An Israeli military strike has destroyed an apartment building in Gaza, killing five people including four women, according to local health authorities. The strike also sparked a fire at the residential location.
LSN Malaysia ·
Gaza health officials confirmed the deaths following the airstrike that targeted the residential building, with the majority of casualties being women. The strike's impact was severe enough to completely demolish the structure and ignite a fire that spread through the debris.
The incident adds to the escalating toll of civilian casualties in the Gaza territory. Rescue and medical personnel responded to the scene as emergency services worked to contain the fire and assess the full extent of the damage.
The airstrike comes amid ongoing military operations in the region. International humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the mounting civilian casualties, calling for measures to protect residential areas during conflict.