According to media reports, there have been multiple deaths and injuries at the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. The Hamas-run health ministry, along with the director of the nearby Indonesian hospital, have stated that at least 50 people have been killed. The ministry attributes the blast to an Israeli airstrike.
The Jabalia camp is the largest of Gaza's eight refugee camps and has a significant population of Palestinian refugees, with over 116,000 refugees registered there by the UN as of July 2023. This camp was established after the 1948 war and is characterized by its small but densely populated area, primarily consisting of residential buildings. The camp also houses schools, health centers, a library, and water wells.
Furthermore, it's worth noting that Jabalia, along with the Shati camp, is situated in an area that Israel has designated as an evacuation zone.
(With Agency Inputs)
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