21 Palestinians slain as Israel ramps up Gaza offensive

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 21 Palestinians were killed as Israeli forces ramped up their military campaign in the Gaza Strip on Thursday.

The Israeli forced launched intense airstrikes on historical refugee camps in the central region and hitting Gaza City in the north.

Meanwhile, tanks advanced further into Rafah in the southern part of the enclave, according to health officials and local residents.

The airstrikes targeted Zawayda, Bureij, Nuseirat camps, and the densely populated city of Deir-Al-Balah, causing 16 casualties, health officials reported.

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