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Israel launches night raid on Gaza's al-Shifa hospital

Source: REUTERS

Israeli forces have launched an overnight raid on al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, with reports of heavy gunfire.

The Israeli said soldiers were conducting a "precise operation" and were fired upon when they entered the compound.

But Palestinian health authorities

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