By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Five Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza as Hamas condemned strikes near Al-Aqsa Hospital.

Key Developments

• Five Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in central and southern Gaza.
• Three killed in strike targeting food distribution point near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
• Hamas condemned the attack as a “deliberate war crime” and ceasefire violation.

Deadly Attacks across Gaza

Five Palestinians were killed and several others wounded on Sunday in Israeli attacks across central and southern Gaza, while another Palestinian succumbed to wounds from an earlier strike in the north, as bombardment and ceasefire violations continued throughout the Strip.

In central Gaza, three Palestinians were killed and others were injured after an Israeli airstrike targeted a food distribution center near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.

Earlier, medical sources confirmed the killing of Abdullah Ahmed Abu Mustafa and injuries to several others after Israeli aircraft struck the Rafah Garage area in Khan Yunis.

Israel attacks Turkish-linked aid kitchen in central Gaza
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Israel targeted a community kitchen affiliated with the Turkish government that was distributing meals to displaced Palestinians in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, according to Al… pic.twitter.com/pJ8qpJP5Gg

— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) May 17, 2026

In northern Gaza, Jihad Salman died from wounds sustained during an earlier Israeli attack on Beit Lahia.

Hospital sources in Gaza said at least five Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks had arrived at medical facilities since Sunday morning.

Heavy Shelling Continues

Israeli artillery continued shelling eastern and southern areas of Khan Yunis, while military vehicles opened heavy fire east and south of the city.

Artillery also targeted the eastern part of Al-Bureij Refugee Camp in central Gaza.

Israeli occupation forces have continued aerial bombardment, artillery attacks, and demolition operations in areas referred to as the ‘Yellow Line’, alongside restrictions on aid deliveries, movement and goods despite the ceasefire agreement.

Hamas Condemns Strike

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas condemned the targeting of the food distribution center near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, describing it as a “deliberate war crime” and part of what it called an ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

In a statement, the movement said the attack occurred amid “unjustified international silence and inaction,” arguing that the lack of accountability was encouraging further Israeli attacks.

An Israeli strike suddenly destroyed a charitable food distribution center near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, killing at least three and wounding several others. pic.twitter.com/kPATyf0eYP

— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 17, 2026

Hamas called on mediators and guarantors of the ceasefire agreement to assume what it described as their legal and moral responsibilities by condemning the attack and taking practical measures to halt Israeli violations.

The Gaza Health Ministry announced that five Palestinians had been killed in Israeli attacks over the previous 24 hours.

According to ministry figures, 873 Palestinians have been killed and 2,543 wounded since the ceasefire came into effect on October 10, 2025, while 771 recoveries have also been recorded.

The overall toll from Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, has reached approximately 72,760 killed and 172,645 injured, according to Palestinian health authorities.

(PC, QNN, Al Mayadeen, Hamas)