Ten Palestinians Killed in Gaza Strikes and Clashes
At least ten Palestinians have been killed in central Gaza. Local sources confirmed the deaths. The violence included Israeli air strikes and fighting on the ground.
Deadly Violence in Central Gaza
The clashes involved two groups. One side was Hamas security personnel. The other side was an Israel-backed Palestinian militia. The fighting took place east of Maghazi refugee camp.
Hospitals Receive the Victims
A spokesperson for al-Aqsa hospital spoke to reporters. The hospital is in Deir al-Balah. Staff received ten bodies from the scene. Dozens more people were wounded. Some of them are in critical condition.It remains unclear how many died in the air strikes. It is also unclear how many died in the ground fighting. Neither the Israeli military nor Hamas commented immediately.
Witnesses Describe the Events
The exact sequence of Monday’s events is still unclear. However, witnesses shared some details. They said the Israel-backed militia set up a checkpoint east of Maghazi. Hamas security personnel then attacked that checkpoint. This triggered the clashes.Witnesses added that Israeli drones intervened. The drones supported the militia. They carried out strikes on Hamas personnel. The strikes hit three separate locations.
