Last bone surgeon in northern Gaza killed, Palestinians say

Dr Sayeed Joudeh had come out of retirement to help during the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Dr Sayeed Joudeh died on Thursday while he was on his way to work.

He was a surgeon at Kamal Adwan and al-Awda hospitals in northern Gaza.

The Israeli military said it was unaware of the incident, but it was investigating.

The grandfather had come out of retirement to help during the war.

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