Israel-Gaza: Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israel sustains intense bombardment over central Gaza

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been fleeing into the southern Gazan town of Rafah, as Israel keeps up its intense bombardment over central Gaza – with fierce fighting also continuing around Khan Younis in the south.

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said 187 Palestinians had been killed over the last 24 hours.

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