Israel's latest strike on Gaza has claimed five lives, including two children as young as eight and 10 years old. The Palestinian civil defence agency reported that the missile strike in Khan Younis killed at least five people, with dozens more injured.
Eyewitnesses say the attack hit near a hospital and targeted a shelter camp, sparking widespread outrage. "Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike," said Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for Gaza's civil defence agency.
The Israeli military initially claimed that it had struck a Hamas militant in southern Gaza, citing a clash with Palestinian militants. However, witnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with multiple explosions and gunfire reported in the area.
Human rights groups have condemned the attack, saying that it appears to be a clear violation of the fragile ceasefire agreement that came into effect on October 10th. The UN Secretary-General has also expressed concerns about Israel's military operation in Gaza, stating that there were "strong reasons to believe" war crimes had been committed.
The latest violence comes as tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate. Both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement, with the Israeli government accusing Hamas of failing to uphold its commitments.
Gaza has borne the brunt of the conflict so far, with at least 70,117 people killed in Israel's retaliatory assault on the territory. The health ministry reports that since the ceasefire came into effect, 360 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, while three Israeli soldiers have lost their lives.
The situation remains precarious, with both sides dug in and showing little signs of giving up. As the death toll rises, the international community is growing increasingly concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Eyewitnesses say the attack hit near a hospital and targeted a shelter camp, sparking widespread outrage. "Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike," said Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for Gaza's civil defence agency.
The Israeli military initially claimed that it had struck a Hamas militant in southern Gaza, citing a clash with Palestinian militants. However, witnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with multiple explosions and gunfire reported in the area.
Human rights groups have condemned the attack, saying that it appears to be a clear violation of the fragile ceasefire agreement that came into effect on October 10th. The UN Secretary-General has also expressed concerns about Israel's military operation in Gaza, stating that there were "strong reasons to believe" war crimes had been committed.
The latest violence comes as tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate. Both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement, with the Israeli government accusing Hamas of failing to uphold its commitments.
Gaza has borne the brunt of the conflict so far, with at least 70,117 people killed in Israel's retaliatory assault on the territory. The health ministry reports that since the ceasefire came into effect, 360 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, while three Israeli soldiers have lost their lives.
The situation remains precarious, with both sides dug in and showing little signs of giving up. As the death toll rises, the international community is growing increasingly concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Israel's got a history of playing a long game, you know? First, they're gonna give Hamas a break, let them think they can just sit back and enjoy some quiet time, and then BAM! They'll come at 'em again with no warning. It's like a big ol' chess match up in here 
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. And what about the hospital that got hit in Khan Younis? They say it was just a mistake, but I ain't buying it. This could be a setup, a distraction from something bigger... 
. I'm watching the situation closely, and if you ask me, something fishy is brewin'... 
5 innocent kids killed?!?! how can israel keep doing this? i'm literally shaking thinking about it... 
they need to stop this violence ASAP and start talking about peace already!! 
my heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones... rest in peace, little ones 
. We need some calm and rational thinking from world leaders to figure out how to resolve this without more bloodshed 
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! I cant even imagine loosing my own child 
, let alone 2 kids as young as 8 & 10 years old 
. Israel needs to stop this war and fight for peace instead of hurting innocent people like that 
. I'm getting so frustrated with the whole situation 
... how can we just stand by and do nothing? We need to raise our voices and demand change 
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This whole thing is just a mess. Gaza's already suffering like crazy, with all those casualties and injured... and the international community's just standing by, watching. Meanwhile, Israel's all "we're defending ourselves" and Hamas is all "you're attacking us". Can't we just have a peaceful resolution for once? 
. I know Israel has the right to defend itself, but so do the Palestinians. It feels like they're always on the receiving end of this violence 
. If that were true, wouldn't they be taking more drastic measures? Instead, they just keep firing rockets and waiting for Israel to retaliate 
. It's like a sick game of cat and mouse, and innocent people are getting hurt in the process 
. We need to find a way to bring peace to this region before it's too late 
. The thought of 70,000+ Palestinians being killed is just devastating 
. Can't we do better than this?
the ceasefire agreement seems like just another layer of lip service, a facade that hides the true intentions of those in power. and what's the real cost here? not just lives, but a future torn asunder by conflict and violence... is this what we're reduced to? a world where the value of human life is measured in terms of military victories and strategic gains? 
. five kids dying is just heartbreaking 
it's not like they're trying to hide behind their "ceasefire agreement" excuses anymore, they just keep on bombing and saying its Hamas fault 
human rights groups are right to condemn this, it's a clear violation of international law 
. Everyone's always pointing fingers at Israel, but what about the fact that Hamas is firing rockets into civilian areas? It's not all on them, you know? The UN Secretary-General's comments about war crimes are pretty sketchy too - where was their response when those rockets were landing in Israeli schools and hospitals? 
. I'm not saying Israel doesn't have a right to defend itself, but come on, let's get real about the situation in Gaza.
It seems like everyone is just stuck in this cycle of revenge and retaliation. I don't know what the solution is, but I hope it happens soon before more innocent people get hurt.
War crimes? That's a pretty big deal. We need to do something to stop this violence and make sure that everyone can live in peace. 
just saw that Israel's strike on Gaza killed 5 people, including 2 kids as young as 8 & 10... it's just heartbreaking 
We can make a difference if we all chip in and support those affected. 
the fact that human rights groups and even the UN Secretary-General are saying war crimes might've been committed is pretty wild. 
70k+ people dead in Gaza already it's like a nightmare. And what really gets me is how both sides are pointing fingers at each other... 
I don't know about you guys but it feels like the world is getting more and more divided by the minute. 