In the Gaza Strip, at least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a fire ripped through a residential building in the densely-populated Jabalia refugee camp.

The Palestinian WAFA news agency reported that several children were among the dead.

Gaza’s Interior Ministry said initial investigation revealed that there was a gas leakage from a kitchen.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called the incident a national tragedy and announced a day of mourning today.

Source: Radio Pakistan