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Israeli drone strike killed nine people in Gaza, including two journalists

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At least nine people, including two journalists, were killed in an Israeli drone attack on Saturday, according to Palestinian sources.

Medical staff reported members of rescue teams operated in the northern town of Beit Lahia as well as photographers, media spokespersons and drivers.

The Israeli military confirmed the attack but provided no information about the persons killed or injured. It said it had previously identified two militants from the Palestinian Islamic organization Hamas flying a drone in Beit Lahia, which poses a threat to nearby Israeli forces.

It said that other militants then collected drone equipment and boarded the vehicle. The Israeli military also attacked the group.

The claims of both parties cannot be verified independently at first.

There has been a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas since January 19. However, if the Israeli military reserves the right to shoot individuals, if it assesses that they pose a threat to Israeli soldiers or positions.

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