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Israel describes 'tragic mishap' after 20 killed in Gaza hospital

The dead included five journalist working for the international media.

At least 20 people, including five journalist working for the international media, have been killed in an Israeli double strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry says. The Israeli government have described the event as a 'tragic mishap.'

We look forward to a meeting of Israel's security cabinet to consider a the proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Hamas has accepted the conditions which would see half the hostages released in half the hostages released during a 60-day truce. The Israeli prime minister has previously said that Israel would only accept a deal if 'all the hostages are realeased in one go.'

Police in Kenya carrying out excavations near the coastal village of Kwa Binzaro have uncovered 13 bodies and 18 body parts from fresh graves. The investigation into the graves was ordered in July after the disappearance of several children raised suspicions, so far 11 people have been arrested in the connection with the case. It's suspected that the events might be linked to Pastor Paul Mackenzie who is currently facing charges related to the "Shakahola Forest Massacre" where more than 400 people starved themselves to death.

Presenters: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

(Photo:Freelance journalist Mariam Dagga, 33, who had been working with the Associated Press and other outlets since the start of the Gaza war. She was one of the many journalists killed in an Israeli strike on Monday. Credit: Jehad Alshrafi/AP)

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