A Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip which was sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians was hit overnight in an Israeli air strike, the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Palestinian health officials said. Gaza health officials said the attack on the church claimed lives and wounded many others. The Israeli military said a part of the church was damaged in a strike on a terrorist command center and it was reviewing the incident. Palestinian officials said at least 500 Muslims and Christians had taken shelter in the church from Israeli bombardments. Hamas said at least two people were killed and dozens wounded, many in critical condition in the church blast. The Orthodox Church condemned the damage to the church compound. The Israeli military said its fighter jets had hit a nearby command and control center that was used to carry out attacks against Israel. "As a result of the IDF strike, a wall of a church in the area was damaged. We are aware of reports on casualties. The incident is under review," it said. (Reuters)
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