Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
Israeli military operations in Gaza City have resulted in the deaths of three civilians, including two children, following a reported raid. The Israeli military confirmed striking targets to remove security threats, while Palestinian reports suggest a targeted operation against a Hamas official.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing volatility and civilian toll of the Israel-Gaza conflict, drawing international scrutiny regarding military conduct.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, A car was destroyed by an Israeli strike in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood
At least two Palestinian children and a woman have been killed by Israeli fire in western Gaza City, Palestinian medics say.
Unconfirmed local reports say that an Israel-backed Palestinian militia carried out a raid and that the Israeli military carried out shelling and air strikes after it was discovered.
A third child was killed in a separate incident in central Gaza.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that a senior Hamas official had been arrested, but it is not clear whether the announcement is related to the incident in Gaza City.
Videos from Gaza City captured chaotic scenes, with the sound of gunfire and the aftermath of air strikes.
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