The Hamas-run health ministry said that Israel bombarded a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip late on Monday, saying that dozens of people had either been killed or wounded.
The Israeli military did not immediately provide comment.
In a statement on Facebook, health ministry spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said the Israeli bombardment targeted Gaza's Al-Shati camp, which abuts the Mediterranean coastline. He said the casualties included children and women, without providing any details.
Palestinian media reported that five people were killed in the camp.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the reports.
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