An Israeli drone strike hit the al-Saftawi area located in Gaza City on 29 October 2026. According to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera, the attack directly resulted in casualties on the ground. However, health personnel have not yet confirmed the total number of dead or injured individuals. The strike occurred concurrently with broader developments taking place across the region.
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Drone strike hits Gaza City, unknown number of casualties
29 October 2026 12:21 GMT
An Israeli drone has struck the al-Saftawi area of Gaza City, Al Jazeera reports citing medical sources.
The sources say the attack resulted in a number of casualties, but are yet to confirm numbers, according to the report.
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