A wave of Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians in the city of Khan Younis, authorities said on Friday. On the same day, an Israeli strike killed a Hamas official in southern Lebanon.
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00:00Israeli airstrikes into the southern Gaza Strip city of Can Yunis killed at least 21 Palestinians, according to local health officials.
00:09The airstrikes came after Israeli evacuation orders triggered another exodus of Palestinians from heavily destroyed districts within the city,
00:18where many had only just returned to following Israel's last incursion in July.
00:23Thousands were forced to flee the city, carrying essentials like tents, backpacks and blankets.
00:29It's at least the third time Israeli forces launched a major incursion into Can Yunis,
00:34the city where they believe Hamas' newly named top leader could be.
00:38Much of the city has been reduced to ruins.
00:42An Israeli drone hit a car in southern Lebanon, killing a Hamas official, according to state media.
00:48Over the past few months, several Hamas officials have been killed in Lebanon in airstrikes blamed on Israel.
00:54Last week, Hezbollah said Israel killed its top commander in Beirut.
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