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Israeli Strike Near Wedding Hall Kills 12, Six Police

4/28/2026

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Israel Strikes Gaza

Israel’s military confirmed a strike on Hamas militants while the interior ministry reported police vehicles hit near a wedding hall.
Israeli fire on Friday killed at least 12 people in Gaza, including six police officers, according to Palestinian health officials.
Strikes also hit Beit Lahiya (two dead) and Khan Younis (seven dead, four police).
Gaza Health Ministry reports 790 deaths since Oct 10 cease-fire, which UN deems reliable.

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Israel Tightens Gaza

Israeli forces expanded the “yellow line” barriers in Gaza, further restricting civilian movement and raising the risk of being shot.
Israeli fire on Friday killed at least 12 people in Gaza, including six police officers, according to Palestinian health officials.
Medical teams reported a woman killed while preparing breakfast for her five children.
Humanitarian agencies warned Gaza’s health system collapsed, hospitals lack medicine, fuel, and children face malnutrition.

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Historical Context

During the Gaza War of 2008–2009, Israel launched Operation Cast Lead (Dec 27 2008–Jan 18 2009), killing between 1,166 and 1,417 Palestinians and destroying thousands of homes while about 100 D9 bulldozers cleared routes and razed structures. The IDF under Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s command carried out extensive demolition, a pattern echoed in today’s intensified strikes and expanded barriers.

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Israel Strikes Gaza

Israel’s military confirmed a strike on Hamas militants while the interior ministry reported police vehicles hit near a wedding hall.
Israeli fire on Friday killed at least 12 people in Gaza, including six police officers, according to Palestinian health officials.
Strikes also hit Beit Lahiya (two dead) and Khan Younis (seven dead, four police).
Gaza Health Ministry reports 790 deaths since Oct 10 cease-fire, which UN deems reliable.

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