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Israel steps up airstrikes in Gaza

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Gasia Ohanes
January 5, 2025

Officials from Gaza's Health Ministry say Israeli strikes killed at least 88 people in the last 24 hours. The intense bombardment comes as negotiators try again to broker a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Qatar.

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