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Nov 2023
28m 10s

Hundreds leave Gaza hospital as many fea...

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Hundreds of people including patients left Al Shifa Hospital on Saturday. The Hamas-run health authorities say 80 people were killed in two airstrikes on Jabaliya refugee camp. Also: Elon Musk has hailed the latest launch of his giant Starship rocket as a success, even though it blew up, and what's in the etiquette guide on the correct way to use mobile phones.

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