Gaza hospitals reported receiving the bodies of 17 people, including six children, following strikes in eastern and southern areas of the territory. Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 10.
Gaza Hospital Reports
Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City received the bodies of 13 people, including five children, who were killed when tents and homes in the eastern Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods were hit.
Nasser hospital in Khan Younis reported four deaths, including one child, resulting from strikes on tents in the southern Qizan Rashwan area.
Casualties and Conflict Background
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry states at least 529 people have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire began. The Israeli military reports four of its soldiers have been killed in Palestinian attacks during the same period.
The current conflict was triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 251 hostages.
Israel responded with a military campaign in Gaza, during which the territory’s health ministry reports more than 71,800 people have been killed.
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