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The body of one of the people killed in the latest strike is taken away in an ambulance. AFP

Israeli strike on Gaza camp kills five and destroys tents

Attack comes after Hamas accused of wounding Israeli soldiers and as penultimate hostage body is released

Israel to open Rafah crossing 'for exit of Gazans'

Many Hamas fighters were trapped in tunnels under Israeli-held territory after the ceasefire in Gaza took hold. Bloomberg

ExclusiveScores of Hamas fighters escape from tunnels in Israeli-held part of Gaza

WatchUAE holds weddings for 54 couples in Gaza in 'message of resilience'

Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office

ExclusiveUK's minister says Israel blocking aid vital to Gaza ceasefire plan

Israel says remains returned by Gaza militants 'not linked' to dead hostages

Israel blows up Palestinian prisoner's house as attacks kill three

Prince William ‘moved by courage’ of Gazan children being treated in UK

UN delegation visits UAE-backed field hospital in Gaza

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