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IDF says 170 Gazans described as journalists were Hamas and PIJ members

Israel's military says 170 people killed in Gaza and presented as journalists or media workers belonged to armed groups, and has released names and roles.

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IDF says strike in Khan Younis killed Islamic Jihad rocket operative

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IDF names 10 slain Gaza journalists it says served in Hamas and PIJ

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