Israeli strikes kill three on Thursday in central Gaza after overnight attacks killed five, including children, amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
Key Developments
- Three Palestinians were killed Thursday afternoon in an Israeli strike on a civilian car in central Gaza.
- Earlier attacks killed five, including three children, in Beit Lahia overnight.
- Additional casualties reported in Khan Yunis amid continued ceasefire violations.
Strike on Civilian Vehicle Kills Three
Three Palestinians were killed Thursday afternoon in an Israeli airstrike targeting a civilian vehicle on Salah al-Din Street in the central Gaza Strip, according to Qud News Network.
The strike, carried out by Israeli reconnaissance aircraft near the entrance to the Ain Jalout Towers, hit the car directly, killing Hazem Rami Al-Aidi (30), Maher Abdel Moneim Al-Tantawi (43), and Ibrahim Khader Mansour (38).
Gaza’s Civil Defense confirmed that three people were killed in the attack, including two of its personnel, identifying the victims as Hazem al-Aidi and Ibrahim Mansour.
Including Three Children: Israeli Strike Kills Five, Wounds Others in Gaza
Earlier Strike in Khan Yunis
Earlier Thursday morning, a Palestinian was killed and three others were injured in an Israeli strike targeting a group of civilians south of Khan Yunis, according to Al-Jazeera.
Medical sources at Nasser Hospital identified the victim as Yahya Abu Shalhoub, who was killed in a drone strike in the slaughterhouse area south of the city.
The attack coincided with artillery shelling and heavy gunfire east of Khan Younis, as well as fire targeting areas in Al-Mawasi northwest of Rafah.
Overnight Bombing Kills Five, Including Children
The latest strikes follow a deadly attack Wednesday night, when five Palestinians, including three children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike in the Beit Lahia area in northern Gaza.
The bombing targeted a group of civilians near a mosque, while artillery shelling struck eastern areas of Beit Lahia, sending shrapnel into nearby homes.
Elsewhere, four Palestinians were wounded by Israeli gunfire east of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza, while a separate drone strike caused a serious injury near Bani Suheila, east of Khan Yunis.
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Eyewitnesses also reported large-scale bombardment on Thursday morning targeting homes and facilities east of Gaza City, accompanied by artillery fire and heavy gunfire.
The attacks come amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which came into effect on October 10, 2025.
According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, Israeli occupation forces have committed at least 2,400 violations of the agreement, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that the total death toll since October 2023 has exceeded 72,000, with more than 172,000 injured, while many victims remain trapped under rubble due to ongoing strikes and restricted access for rescue teams.
(PC, QNN, Al-Jazeera)
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