Israeli fire kills 12 people in Gaza tent encampment housing displaced families: Reports
Medics said the tanks stationed north of Shati camp fired two shells at tents housing displaced families, killing at least 12 people.
There has been no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the incident.
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