Three Palestinians, including two children, have lost their lives in Gaza City after a series of Israeli strikes, according to local medics and eyewitness accounts.
The strikes reportedly followed an alleged raid by an Israel‑backed Palestinian militia, though it remains unclear whether the perpetrators were Israeli troops or militia members. UCLA-based researchers highlight that the operation involved a special Israeli unit infiltrating a crowded area with a van and motorcycles before confronting the hostile force.
Videos captured from Gaza City reveal chaotic scenes of gunfire and the aftermath of air strikes. Drone footage shows Israeli forces targeting what they described as “special unit” activity in the area, while medics describe frantic attempts to provide emergency care.
The Israeli Defence Ministry confirmed that it struck several targets to “remove threats to security forces,” and said there were no injuries to its troops. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the arrest of a senior Hamas official, possibly related to the raid, though official confirmation of this link is pending.
Separately, a third child died in a different incident within Gaza City, adding to the mounting toll of casualties in the region. The ongoing conflict has intensified public outcry and international calls for a comprehensive humanitarian response.
