Israeli military bombards central Gaza as Palestinian death toll in hostage rescue raid rises
Israeli forces pounded central Gaza anew on Sunday — a day after the enclave's health ministry says 274 Palestinians were killed during a hostage rescue raid — as tanks advanced further into areas of Rafah in an apparent bid to seal off part of the southern city.
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Israeli forces pounded central Gaza anew on Sunday — a day after the enclave's health ministry says 274 Palestinians were killed during a hostage rescue raid — as tanks advanced further into areas of Rafah in an apparent bid to seal off part of the southern city.