Nine-year-old girl among five killed in Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old girl. The Israeli military stated they targeted infrastructure, while local health officials reported ongoing civilian casualties.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to cause significant humanitarian concern and remains a central issue in global geopolitics.
Israeli fire in Gaza on Sunday (July 12, 2026) killed at least five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded others, according to local health officials.
A drone strike on a blacksmith shop in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood killed at least four Palestinians and wounded another, according to officials at Shifa hospital, where the casualties were taken.
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The Israeli military acknowledged striking the area, saying it targeted “terrorist infrastructure”, without elaborating.
Palestinians received an evacuation order from the military following the first strikes. Roughly an hour later, intense airstrikes targeted the same blacksmith shop.
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City on July 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters
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