At least 13 Palestinians, including three Islamic Jihad commanders, have died as a result of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian health officials said eight women and children were among the dead. Another 20 people were injured.
According to Israel, it has started an operation to take out militants who are a direct threat to its population. Islamic Jihad has pledged retribution, and militants in Gaza are anticipated to respond by firing rockets into Israel.
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Sources claim that Israeli officials are getting ready for days of combat. The strikes were the deadliest since three days of fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad last August.
The most recent attacks occurred early on Tuesday morning when 40 Israeli aeroplanes and helicopters assaulted Gaza in waves, damaging homes and terrifying locals. At least two apartments had their fronts torn off, and others were damaged, according to pictures.
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According to the Gaza Health Ministry, four mothers and four children were also murdered. Children and women made almost half of those hurt, and several of them were hospitalized in critical condition.
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