At least eight people, including a four-year-old child, have reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials and local authorities. The attacks took place in Gaza City and Khan Younis, raising fresh concerns about the continuation of violence despite the ceasefire agreement that came into effect in October last year.
At least eight people, including a four-year-old child, have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials and local authorities. The latest attacks took place in Gaza City and Khan Younis, raising fresh concerns about the fragile ceasefire that was introduced in October last year.
Despite the ceasefire agreement, violence has continued in different parts of Gaza, with reports of Israeli airstrikes emerging regularly. The latest incidents have once again highlighted the difficult conditions faced by civilians living in the Palestinian territory.
Three People Killed in Gaza City Strike
In northern Gaza, three people were reportedly killed in a missile strike near Cairo School in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City.
According to hospital officials, the victims included a four-year-old boy. The strike reportedly hit a group of civilians in the area, although further details about the circumstances of the attack have not been independently established.
The incident has caused fresh grief among families already struggling with the effects of prolonged conflict, displacement and destruction.
Footage from outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City showed people gathering to pray beside two body bags and the small body of a child wrapped in a white towel. The emotional scenes reflected the human cost of the latest violence.
Ali Oweis, whose family members were reportedly among those killed, described the moment the missile struck.
“My son and his child were martyred. They were sitting in their tent, bothering no one, and nothing else was happening in the area when suddenly a missile fell on them,” he said.
He also questioned whether the ceasefire was providing any real protection to people living in Gaza.
“There is no ceasefire; the war is continuing. Can’t you see?” he said.
Five Police Officers Killed in Khan Younis
In another attack in southern Gaza, five Palestinian police officers were reportedly killed in a drone strike in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.
According to Gaza’s Hamas-run Interior Ministry, the officers were carrying out their routine duties when they were targeted by the drone attack.
The ministry identified all five victims and said their ages ranged between 23 and 53 years.
It described the incident as a horrific massacre and condemned the killing of the officers.
Videos from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis showed grieving women gathered near body bags placed on the hospital floor. The footage captured the emotional atmosphere as families and relatives mourned the victims.
The deaths have added to concerns about the safety of people working and living in different parts of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Military Confirms Two Strikes
The Israeli military said it had carried out two attacks targeting what it described as military operatives.
However, it had not provided further evidence or detailed information about the individuals targeted in the operations, according to the information available.
The difference between the Israeli military’s description of the targets and the accounts provided by local authorities has added to questions surrounding the circumstances of the attacks.
The reported civilian deaths, including that of a young child, have also renewed concerns about the protection of non-combatants during military operations.
Ceasefire Faces Fresh Questions
The ceasefire agreement, which came into effect in October 2025, was expected to reduce violence and provide some relief to people affected by the prolonged conflict.
However, the latest reported deaths indicate that serious security concerns remain across Gaza.
Israeli airstrikes have reportedly continued despite the agreement, with incidents being reported in different areas of the territory.
For civilians, the continuation of attacks means that the fear of sudden violence remains part of everyday life. Families who have already experienced displacement, destroyed homes and the loss of loved ones continue to face uncertainty.
The latest strikes have once again raised questions about the effectiveness of the ceasefire and whether it can provide meaningful protection to Gaza’s civilian population.
With at least eight reported deaths in the latest incidents, including a four-year-old child, the humanitarian situation remains deeply concerning. The developments have also renewed attention on the need to protect civilians and ensure that ceasefire commitments are respected.
