Israeli forces strike central Gaza camps, injuring dozens
Israeli forces carried out strikes on Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza on 23 May 2026. The attacks injured dozens of people and occurred while a ceasefire agreement remained in effect. Video footage captured the strikes as they took place.
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france24.comIsraeli forces struck the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza on 23 May 2026, injuring dozens of people. The strikes took place despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement between the parties.
Video evidence Video footage shows the moment the strikes hit the two camps.
The recordings were published by Al Jazeera on the same day. The footage documents damage and injuries at the sites in real time. No further details on casualties or the status of the ceasefire were reported in the initial coverage.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Medical facilities in central Gaza may receive additional casualties from the strikes.
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The ceasefire agreement could face renewed scrutiny from both parties.
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