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UN condemns Israeli strikes on Beit Lahia

The UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, said that "horrifying scenes" are taking place in Gaza's Beit Lahia, adding that "nowhere is safe in Gaza".

He condemned Israeli strikes on Beit Lahia and called for an end to the war.

"In Beit Lahia last night, dozens were reportedly killed in Israeli air strikes," he said.

"This war must end. The hostages held by Hamas must be freed, the displacement of Palestinians must cease and civilians must be protected wherever they are."