Three Palestinians killed as Israel renews Gaza strikes

Three Palestinians killed as Israel renews Gaza strikes
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Summary The Israeli military operations in Gaza has cost more than 1,000 Palestinian lives.

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) - Three Palestinians were killed in shelling on Sunday as the Israeli military resumed its assault on Gaza, medics said.

Emergency services spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said two men were killed in shelling near the border in central Gaza, while a third was killed near Khan Yunis in the south.

Israel troops had held their fire since 0500 GMT Saturday when a 12-hour lull came into force, observed by both sides.

At 0700 GMT on Sunday, the Israeli army announced it was resuming its military operations in Gaza launched on July 8 that has cost more than 1,000 Palestinian lives.
 

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