Israeli strike kills five Palestinians in northern Gaza, medics say
Summary
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinians, including three children, in northern Gaza near Beit Lahia. The Israeli military said it targeted a person who posed a threat near the border, while Palestinian officials report civilian casualties.Key Facts
- Five Palestinians died in an Israeli drone strike near a mosque in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza.
- The victims included three children aged 9, 12, and 14, along with two adults.
- The Israeli military said it targeted a "terrorist" who approached Israeli troops near the Yellow Line border.
- Hamas condemned the attack and called it a massacre.
- A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since October 2023.
- Since the ceasefire, at least 786 Palestinians have died and 2,200 have been injured in Israeli attacks, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
- Israeli military reports four soldiers have been killed by Palestinian groups during the same period.
- The conflict began after a Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023, which killed about 1,200 Israelis and led to a large Israeli military operation in Gaza.
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