Gaza: UN compound, hospital hit

By News on the Net —— Bio and Archives 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...