At least seven Palestinians, including a child, were killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to the territory's health officials. The incidents occurred across several locations, with medics reporting multiple airstrikes and a shooting in Rafah.
Strike in Mawasi Area of Khan Younis
Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed a man and wounded two children in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The Israeli military told Reuters that the strike targeted a Hamas militant. The area is known for hosting displaced families in makeshift camps.
Airstrike Near Tent Encampment in Gaza City
Another Israeli airstrike hit near a tent encampment housing displaced families in western Gaza City, killing one person and wounding five others, medics reported. The Israeli military said this strike also targeted a militant. The attack occurred close to civilian shelters, raising concerns about civilian casualties.
Third Airstrike in Khan Younis
A third Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis killed one person and wounded three others, according to medics. The Israeli military stated that this strike was aimed at militants as well. The Popular Resistance Committees, a militant group that has conducted armed attacks against Israel, confirmed that one of the two strikes in Khan Younis killed a senior leader of the group, Waheed Abu Salem.
Gunfire Incident in Rafah
Later on Tuesday, one Palestinian was killed and nine others were wounded by Israeli gunfire in an area of Rafah in the south of Gaza, medics and witnesses said. The circumstances of the shooting were not immediately detailed, but the area has seen frequent military activity.
The Israeli military has not commented on the Rafah incident. The deaths bring the total Palestinian toll from the ongoing conflict to thousands, with the majority being civilians, according to health authorities in Gaza. The United Nations and human rights groups have repeatedly called for restraint and protection of civilians.
