Trapped Gazans in Church Fear Deadly IDF Sniper Attack
TL;DR
Civilians trapped inside the Holy Family Church in Gaza City are living in fear of being shot, according to a relative of one of those confined there. Two women were killed by sniper fire inside the church, and food and water are scarce. The church compound has also been targeted by Israeli tank fire, destroying the generator and leaving disabled people without electricity for their respirators. The Israeli army said it was reviewing the incident, but it is unclear why the church is allegedly being targeted.
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