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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
<p>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.</p>

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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.

<p>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.</p>

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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.

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

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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.

<p>Al-Aqsa Martyr`s Hospital struggled to handle the high number of patients arriving, facing limitations in resources and supplies.</p>

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

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

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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

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

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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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