Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral
An Israeli drone strike on a funeral procession in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least eight people, contributing to a total of 14 deaths in recent attacks. The incident occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement, drawing condemnation from Palestinian groups.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the fragility of the ceasefire and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raising questions about military accountability.
Eight killed and 20 injured in strike on funeral procession for Palestinian killed by Israel earlier in the day.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli attack on a house in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, July 16, 2026 [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters] By Daniel Khalili-Tari and Anadolu Published On 17 Jul 2026 17 Jul 2026 Multiple Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 14 Palestinians, more than half of them in a drone strike on a funeral procession.
Nine months into its so-called “ceasefire” with Hamas, Israel continues to violate it on a near-daily basis.
Eight people were killed when an Israeli strike targeted a gathering of civilians in the Al-Balata market area of Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Friday, Gaza’s civil defence agency and a hospital said.
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