Deir al-Balah or Deir al Balah is a city in the center of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, and the administrative capital of the Deir al-Balah Governorate. It is located over 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) south of Gaza City. The city had a population of 75,132 in 2017. The city is known for its date palms, after which it is named.
Israel has launched a wave of air strikes across Gaza, with northern Gaza City now a primary target following evacuation warnings..
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza; newborn and toddler among dead
Palestinians in Deir al-Balah held funeral prayers..