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Israeli strikes at Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza claims 52 lives

Updated On: 05 November, 2023 10:28 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

A powerful blast devastated the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, resulting in the loss of 52 lives, with many more injured. pics/AP

A powerful blast devastated the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, resulting in the loss of 52 lives, with many more injured. pics/AP

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A powerful blast devastated the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, resulting in the loss of 52 lives, with many more injured. pics/AP
An official from Al-Aqsa Martyr's Hospital pointed to an Israeli airstrike as the cause of the explosion, raising concerns about the safety of civilians in conflict zones.

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An official from Al-Aqsa Martyr's Hospital pointed to an Israeli airstrike as the cause of the explosion, raising concerns about the safety of civilians in conflict zones.

Residents recounted the terrifying moment when the blast shook their homes, leaving them in shock and fear. They said the explosion rocked the entire area.

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Residents recounted the terrifying moment when the blast shook their homes, leaving them in shock and fear. They said the explosion rocked the entire area.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion, as questions arose about the incident's origin.

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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion, as questions arose about the incident's origin.

Al-Aqsa Martyr's Hospital struggled to handle the high number of patients arriving, facing limitations in resources and supplies.

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Al-Aqsa Martyr's Hospital struggled to handle the high number of patients arriving, facing limitations in resources and supplies.

The Al-Maghazi refugee camp, known for its narrow alleys and high population density, became the backdrop of this tragic incident

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The Al-Maghazi refugee camp, known for its narrow alleys and high population density, became the backdrop of this tragic incident

Simultaneously, reports emerged of heavy explosions near Al-Quds Hospital, raising concerns about the targeting of civilian infrastructure in conflict zones.

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Simultaneously, reports emerged of heavy explosions near Al-Quds Hospital, raising concerns about the targeting of civilian infrastructure in conflict zones.

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