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22 January 2012
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At approximately 9:15 am on Sunday 22 January 2012, an explosion took place in Haifa street in Jabaliya, North Gaza district.
Five persons were injured as a result, including three children.
Medical sources at Ash-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City described the injuries of four of the victims as light; one suffered moderate injuries.
Al Mezan has identified the injured as follows:
· Ahmed Khalil Al Ankah, 56;
· Fatma Khail Al Ankah, 55;
· Yihya Ahmed Al Ankah, 13;
· His brother Mustafa, 6; and
· Akram Najeeb Kamal Zayed, 14.
According to Al Mezan’s field investigations, the explosion took place as the family was attempting to start a fire in front of their house to keep warm during an electricity outage.
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