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Israeli forces hit Khan Younis in Gaza after evacuation orders
Voice of America
An Israeli army fighter jet releases flares above Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on July 24, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Israel’s military said Wednesday its forces carried out ground operations and airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.
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