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Live blog update| Israel's war on Gaza

Morning update: Day 138 of Israel's war on Gaza

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

It's just after 7:30 in Palestine and Israel. Here are the latest developments on day 138 of Israel's war on Gaza: 

  • Israeli ground troops launched a late-night attack in an area sheltering displaced people, which it previously designated as safe, west of Khan Younis.  
  • Several people were killed in the attack, according to local media, including at least two relatives of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) staff. 
  • Meanwhile, air strikes continued to pound Rafah and central camps, killing and wounding several people.  
  • In the West Bank, Israeli forces raided Jenin and carried out air strikes in the city's refugee camp. At least one Palestinian has been killed. 
  • The army announced Wednesday the death of another soldier who was killed in fighting in northern Gaza.