Israeli drones set fire to Gaza refugee camp, displacing roughly 800 residents
Israeli quadcopter drones ignited a blaze in Gaza City's Shujayea neighbourhood, forcing about 800 Palestinians from their tents.
Around 8 p.m. local time on Sunday, Israeli drones sparked a fire that consumed shelters in the Shujayea area of Gaza City. The tents housed mainly women, children and the elderly, and the flames burned past midnight. The Palestinian Public Works Ministry reported that roughly 800 people were left without shelter and called for international help to replace the destroyed tents.
Why it matters
The attack leaves hundreds homeless, worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and prompting calls for international aid.
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