Israeli strikes kill 34 in Gaza, including aid-seekers
As fighting between Israel and Iran escalates, Israeli forces continue to bomb Gaza, with at least 34 Palestinians killed across the territory on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Among the dead are civilians and people searching for humanitarian aid:
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