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Israeli Airstrikes Surge, Death Toll Rises to 45

7/4/2025

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Israel Strikes Intensify

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have surged, claiming at least 45 lives since Thursday morning, including four from the Al-Ghafri neighborhood and three former prisoners. The relentless violence has caused over 192,000 casualties since October 7, 2023, leaving a trail of devastation and displacement throughout the region.

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Palestinian footballer Muhannad Al-Laili tragically lost his life due to injuries from an Israeli airstrike on his home in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp on July 3, 2025. At just 30 years old, he was unable to embrace his wife and newborn son in Norway. His passing marks a heartbreaking milestone, bringing the total number of athletes killed to 265.

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Israel Strikes Intensify

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have surged, claiming at least 45 lives since Thursday morning, including four from the Al-Ghafri neighborhood and three former prisoners. The relentless violence has caused over 192,000 casualties since October 7, 2023, leaving a trail of devastation and displacement throughout the region.

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