Amman, Aug. 28 (Petra)-- A Palestinian was killed and others were injured on Friday evening when Israeli occupation forces shelled a tent housing displaced people in the Al-Mashahara area, east of Gaza City.

The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), citing local sources, reported that the body of one Palestinian and several injured people were taken to Al-Shifa Medical Complex following the strike on the overcrowded tent.

The latest attack brings the number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Friday to five.

Israeli forces have continued airstrikes and artillery shelling on various areas of Gaza City, with artillery fire particularly targeting the eastern and northern parts of the city.

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