An Israeli air attack on a tent camp in Gaza housing Palestinians displaced by the war has resulted in at least 40 deaths and 60 injuries, according to Palestinian officials. The strike in al-Mawasi was among the deadliest in the area, designated as a humanitarian zone by Israel for civilians seeking shelter. The Palestinian Civil Defence reported recovery of 40 bodies and ongoing searches for more victims, including entire families killed in their tents. Rescuers used makeshift tools to sift through the rubble, uncovering body parts from the attack. Medical facilities in Khan Younis received about two dozen casualties, while the Israeli military claimed to target Hamas forces in a command center, a claim denied by the Palestinian group. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has caused significant destruction and displacement, with about 90% of the population displaced multiple times. Evacuation orders have forced people into crowded tent camps like al-Mawasi, where aid groups struggle to provide basic services. Despite being designated a humanitarian zone, Israel has repeatedly struck targets in the area. The incident has sparked condemnation and calls for action to end the violence and protect civilians in Gaza.
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