Israeli strikes kill multiple civilians at shelters in Gaza combat zone, as Blinken seeks more aid
Saturday, 4 November 2023 Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed multiple civilians at a UN shelter and hospital. The assault on the Hamas rulers of the enclave has led to increased international criticism. Israel's military has encircled Gaza City and offered a three-hour window for residents to flee, but some of those attempting to travel south have been killed. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is in the region seeking ways to ease the situation.
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