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Israel strikes after Hamas raid Israel strikes after Hamas raid
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An Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip has reportedly killed nine Palestinians after a Hamas attack which left three soldiers dead.An Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip has reportedly killed nine Palestinians after a Hamas attack which left three soldiers dead.
Two children were among the nine people killed by the strike near Bureij refugee camp, Palestinian doctors say.Two children were among the nine people killed by the strike near Bureij refugee camp, Palestinian doctors say.
Confirming the air strike, the Israeli military spokesman said it had been attacking gunmen, and the target had been hit. Confirming the air strike, the Israeli military said it had been attacking gunmen, and the target had been hit.
The overall death toll for the day is thought to be at least 17. The overall death toll for the day has risen to 19, including a cameraman working for Reuters news agency.
Fadel Shana, 23, was killed along with two bystanders by an explosion as he got out of a vehicle in central Gaza, the agency said.
Local residents said an Israeli air strike had caused the blast but Israel's military said it had no knowledge of any strikes on vehicles in the area.
Hamas 'ambush'
Medics told the BBC that five people were also injured by the Israeli air strike near Bureij.Medics told the BBC that five people were also injured by the Israeli air strike near Bureij.
Most of those killed were civilians, Hamas and medical officials said.Most of those killed were civilians, Hamas and medical officials said.
According to Hamas, Israeli helicopters launched four missiles.According to Hamas, Israeli helicopters launched four missiles.
Three Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded when Hamas gunmen approached the security fence near the Nahal Oz crossing, the army said.Three Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded when Hamas gunmen approached the security fence near the Nahal Oz crossing, the army said.
Hamas said it had mounted a "sophisticated ambush".Hamas said it had mounted a "sophisticated ambush".
Five Palestinian militants were also killed by Israeli troops during the day. At least four Palestinian militants were also killed by Israeli troops during the day.