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Six dead as Gaza disposal team tackles Israeli missile | Six dead as Gaza disposal team tackles Israeli missile |
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Six people were killed in the Gaza Strip when an Israeli missile exploded amid attempts to dismantle it. | Six people were killed in the Gaza Strip when an Israeli missile exploded amid attempts to dismantle it. |
The dead included two journalists - an Italian and a Palestinian - and a number of bomb disposal officers. | |
The incident happened in the town of Beit Lahiya, in the north of the Gaza Strip | The incident happened in the town of Beit Lahiya, in the north of the Gaza Strip |
It comes hours before a three-day ceasefire agreed between Israel and the Palestinians is due to expire. | It comes hours before a three-day ceasefire agreed between Israel and the Palestinians is due to expire. |
Indirect talks aimed at finding a long-term solution to the Gaza conflict having been taking place in Cairo involving negotiators from the two sides. | |
Among those killed in Wednesday's explosion was Simone Camilli, a video journalist working for several international agencies, including Associated Press. | |
Some 2,000 people have died since the fighting in Gaza began on 8 July. | Some 2,000 people have died since the fighting in Gaza began on 8 July. |
Those killed include more than 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the UN. | Those killed include more than 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the UN. |
Sixty-four Israeli soldiers have been killed in the violence and three civilians in Israel have also died. | Sixty-four Israeli soldiers have been killed in the violence and three civilians in Israel have also died. |
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