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58 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

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Photo: Associated Press

58 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israeli airstrikes that took place on Wednesday evening and into the early hours of Thursday morning, according to reports from three hospitals, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. the news agency "AP".

Israeli attacks on Gaza began on Tuesday after the Iranian-backed militant group Hamas rejected peace proposals from the United States and other mediators and refused to release 59 Israeli hostages, 35 of whom are believed to be dead.

In recent days, Israel has also launched a military ground operation in Gaza, with the aim of destroying Hamas positions.