An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City's Shujayea neighborhood destroyed tents and displaced about 800 Palestinian men, women, and children. The fire started at 8pm on Sunday and continued into the night, burning shelters that typically house families. The Palestinian Public Works Ministry called for international aid to provide replacement tents.
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An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City's Shujayea neighborhood destroyed tents and displace…: An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City's Shujayea neighborhood destroyed tents and displaced about 800 Palestinian men, women, and children.
The fire started at 8pm on Sunday and continued into the night, burning shelters that typ…: The fire started at 8pm on Sunday and continued into the night, burning shelters that typically house families.
The Palestinian Public Works Ministry called for international aid to provide replacement…: The Palestinian Public Works Ministry called for international aid to provide replacement tents.
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Israeli drones burn Gaza refugee camp, displacing about 800 Palestinian men, women and children
26 October 2026 09:58 GMT
A fire started by Israeli quadcopter drones destroyed tents in Gaza City’s Shujayea neighbourhood, leaving about 800 Palestinians displaced, according to the Palestinian Public Works Ministry.
The ministry said the drones ignited the blaze at about 8pm local time (17:00 GMT) on Sunday. Flames continued to burn beyond midnight, consuming shelters that housed mainly women, children and elderly people.
It appealed for international assistance to supply replacement tents.
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