The Israeli army has told AFP that renewed fighting in Gaza’s northern town of Jabalia is “perhaps the fiercest” in over seven months of the conflict.

“Hamas was in complete control here in Jabalia until we arrived a few days ago,” the Israeli army told AFP.

The current fighting in Jabalia is “perhaps the fiercest we have encountered” in this area since the start of the offensive in the Gaza Strip, the army said, adding that it was now operating in the town’s refugee camp.

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