Israel flattens refugee camp homes in famine-hit Gaza City

Israel has launched heavy bombardments on a densely populated refugee camp in Gaza City, flattening several homes and destroying a school that was sheltering internally displaced people.

The al-Shati refugee camp, which spans just over half a square kilometre, has in recent days become a refuge for tens of thousands of Palestinians fleeing Israel’s escalating assault on other parts of the city.

On Thursday, Israeli forces launched a series of intense air strikes on the camp, levelling at least 12 residential buildings and leaving scores more families without shelter.

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