Smoke rises from Gaza skyline as Israeli offensive continues

(17 May 2024)
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Southern Israel, overlooking Gaza Strip - 17 May 2024
1. Various of smoke rising in the sky over Gaza seen from Southern Israel
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Huge plumes of smoke followed explosions in northern Gaza on Friday as the Israeli bombardment of the enclave continued.
Seven months of war have killed more than 35,000 people in Gaza, most of them women and children, according to local health officials.
Some 80% of the territory’s population of 2.3 million Palestinians have fled their homes since the start of the war, with many relocating multiple times.
The war began Oct. 7 when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people there, mostly civilians, and taking about 250 hostage. Israel says militants still hold around 100 hostages and the remains of more than 30 others.
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