Israeli forces battle Palestinian fighters in refugee camp on Nakba day

The Israeli military has continued to escalate its military operations across the Gaza Strip with fierce battles taking place in a Palestinian refugee camp on Nakba day.

Air strikes on Wednesday morning hit a UN clinic in Gaza City and homes across northern and central districts, killing at least 20 people, including children, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. 

Heavy artillery shelling in Rafah caused widespread destruction to residential homes and property, the agency added. 

The Palestinian health ministry said that 60 Palestinians have been killed over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll since 7 October to 35,233.

Last week, the Israeli military sent tanks and troops into Rafah, Jabalia refugee camp and the Zeitoun neighbourhood in Gaza City.

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