Palestinian officials say dozens killed in Israeli operation on southern Gaza

As the world's attention turns to Lebanon and Iran, the Israeli army intensified its attacks on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, October 2. In Khan Younis, more than 50 people, including many women and children, were killed.

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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kill 51, says Hamas-run health ministry

The reported strikes into Khan Younis come after Israel entered Lebanon and faced missiles from Iran.

Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis have killed at least 51 Palestinians, including seven women and 12 children, according to Palestinian medical authorities. 82 people were reportedly injured. Residents told Reuters news agency that the Israeli air force was heavily bombarding the town as ground troops moved into three neighborhoods. "The explosions were huge," said one resident who lost four family members. "Many …