Hamas has called on the world to “act immediately” to stop Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, as intense strikes pounded the Palestinian territory, AFP reports.

“We call on the Arab and Muslim countries and the international community to take responsibility and act immediately to stop the crimes and series of massacres against our people,” Hamas said in a statement.

An explosion is seen on the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing strikes by Israel, as seen from the Israeli side, October 27. — Reuters
An explosion is seen on the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing strikes by Israel, as seen from the Israeli side, October 27. — Reuters

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