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The Guardian - UK
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Jason Burke in Jerusalem and Malak A Tantesh in Khan Younis

Palestinians flee Khan Younis as eight reported dead after Israeli strikes

Palestinians carrying belongings cross road in front of vehicles
Palestinians on the move after the Israeli army ordered the residents of Khan Younis to evacuate. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

Thousands of Palestinians were fleeing Khan Younis in southern Gaza after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) once again bombarded the largely ruined city and ordered a mass evacuation of residents.

Witnesses reported strikes on Tuesday in and around the city, which came after the militant group Islamic Jihad, which has fought alongside Hamas, claimed responsibility for a rare rocket barrage on Monday.

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