IDF says strike on Gazan Catholic church was accidental

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The Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday its strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church last week was an accident, following an investigation into the incident.

The strike drew condemnation internationally as President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the event. The strike killed three people and injured nine.

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