Gaza: tents engulfed by flames after Israeli airstrike next to al-Aqsa hospital

An Israeli airstrike hit near the grounds of al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza, causing a fire that engulfed several tents housing displaced Palestinians. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Footage from Deir al-Balah showed people desperately trying to extinguish the flames as explosions could be heard within the camp. According to reports, the strike hit while emergency services were receiving scores of injured people from an earlier bombardment in nearby Nuseirat Middle East crisis – live updates ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #gaza #palestine #israel #middleeastwar #middleeastcrisis