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Strike on Gaza City hospital kills at least 500 Palestinians

A shocking strike on a hospital in Gaza City has left at least 500 Palestinians dead.

Scenes emerging in the aftermath of the blast are horrific. Pakistan and other world leaders have condemned the strike.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed horror at images of an explosion at a hospital in Gaza that left hundreds dead and called for a thorough investigation into the incident.

“Innocent civilians were injured and killed. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims,” wrote Scholz on X, formerly known as Twitter, on today. Scholz is expected in Egypt today, where he is set to meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, following his visit to Israel.

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