Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say
Summary
At least three Palestinians were killed and many injured in an Israeli air strike on a residential building in a busy market area of Gaza City. The Israeli military said it targeted Mohammed Odeh, a Hamas armed wing commander, in the attack. This strike is one of several attacks in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.Key Facts
- The air strike hit the upper three floors of a building in a crowded market in Gaza City.
- At least three people were killed and dozens injured according to medics and witnesses.
- Israel said the target was Mohammed Odeh, a Hamas military leader linked to attacks on Israel.
- Odeh’s predecessor was also killed in a similar strike earlier in May.
- The attack happened despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that started on October 10.
- Hamas and Israel accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire terms.
- The Gaza health ministry reports over 800 deaths from Israeli strikes during the ceasefire.
- The conflict escalated after a Hamas attack on October 7 killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostage, leading to a large Israeli military response.
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