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Gaza deaths tops 24K as Israel continues attacks
Updated On: 16 January, 2024 02:28 AM IST | Jerusalem | Agencies
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Smoke billows over Khan Yunis during bombardment. Pic/AP
Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and soldiers battled militants in southern Gaza on Monday after the U.S., its top ally, said it was time to scale back operations. Palestinian authorities said the death toll in the enclave passed 24,000.
South Africa has accused Israel of genocide in the war against Hamas, an allegation Israel has rejected. Although the full case is likely to take years to resolve, the United Nations’ top court could rule within weeks on South Africa’s request for an order of an immediate suspension of Israel’s offensive. It’s unclear if Israel would comply with any court order.
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