"Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Decimate Gaza Refugee Camp"

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"Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Decimate Gaza Refugee Camp"
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Dozens were killed and many more injured in a blast at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, with conflicting reports on the death toll. The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza attributed the explosion to an Israeli airstrike, while the Israeli military said it is looking into the circumstances. The hospital in the area was overwhelmed with patients, lacking the necessary resources to treat the wounded. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has prompted global criticism of Israel, with calls for a humanitarian pause or ceasefire to allow aid to reach civilians. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his support for "humanitarian pauses" during a visit to Iraq.

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