Gaza responders report escalation in nighttime bombings - Breaking The News

Gaza responders report escalation in nighttime bombings

26 December

1 min read

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Gaza's Civil Defence reported that Israeli forces have intensified nighttime strikes on residential areas across the Strip.

The group said the attacks have increased over the past few days, making it harder to respond effectively and leading to more casualties.

The announcement comes shortly after the news that Israeli forces killed five journalists in central Gaza.

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