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Nov 15, 2023 6:40 PM - The Canadian Press

Israeli army enters Gaza's largest hospital, targets to destroy Hamas positions

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According to Israel, Hamas is operating a command center in tunnels under the hospital, a claim the US has also supported, citing intelligence. (Photo: The Canadian Press)

Israeli forces have entered Gaza's largest hospital in what the military says is a targeted operation to destroy Hamas positions and weapons.

According to Israel, Hamas is operating a command center in tunnels under the hospital, a claim the US has also supported, citing intelligence.

At the same time, the name of any Canadian is not included among the people leaving through the Rafah border crossing for Wednesday.

Even on Tuesday, no person belonging to Canada could cross the border.

Only 10 people belonging to Canada were able to reach Egypt on Monday, including a total of 356 Canadians and their relatives who have managed to leave Gaza so far.

According to Global Affairs Canada, 390 people are still in Gaza with whom the government is in constant contact.

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