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Israeli airstrikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah claim lives of 22, mostly children

Israeli airstrikes in Rafah claimed the lives of 22 people overnight, including 18 children, according to health officials on Sunday. Meanwhile, the United States was poised to approve billions in additional military aid to Israel, its close ally. Despite calls for restraint, Israel has intensified its near-daily air raids on Rafah, where over half of Gaza's 2.3 million residents have sought refuge. Additionally, Israel has pledged to escalate its ground offensive against Hamas to the city bordering Egypt.

April 22, 2024 / 16:50 IST
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first published: Apr 22, 2024 04:50 pm

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