GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says a mysterious explosion has killed two residents and injured eight others, three seriously.
Local media reports said Saturday’s blast rocked a house in the city’s eastern neighborhood of Shejaeya. Other reports said it was a fireworks workshop.
There was no immediate comment from Hamas, the militant group that runs the territory.
The reports ruled out Israeli involvement in the incident.
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Fatal work accidents, mostly in weapons manufacturing or storage facilities, are common in the territory.