Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers

The New York Times | Feb. 4, 2026, 12:54 p.m. | Original
Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.
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