Gaza: UN compound, hospital hit

Witnesses, UNRWA officials said Israeli shells struck world body's headquarters in Strip, wounding at least three people. Ban 'outraged'

, --January 15, 2009

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Witnesses and UN officials said Israeli shells have struck the United Nations headquarters in the Gaza Strip Thursday.
The compound has been serving as a shelter for hundreds of people fleeing Israel's offensive in Gaza. UN spokesman Chris Gunness said at least three people were wounded. The entire area was engulfed in smoke and was not clear whether anyone was still inside the compound More...

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