Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 22, says Hamas-run health ministry

Israel says it hit a Hamas command centre, while Palestinian officials said most killed were women and children.

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The school, closed during the war, was housing displaced people, the health ministry said.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it targeted a Hamas command centre which Israel said the militant group was using to "plan and carry out terrorist attacks”.

Hamas has denied using schools and other civilian sites for military purposes.

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