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Israeli air strike hits tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah
At least one person was killed near al-Aqsa Hospital, as the Israeli military claimed it targeted Hamas operatives in central Gaza.
The short version
- An Israeli strike targeted a tent holding displaced Palestinians near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, killing at least one person and injuring several others.
- The Israeli military stated the strike targeted two Hamas members accused of planning attacks and violating the ceasefire.
- The casualties add to a growing death toll that the Palestinian Health Ministry reports has exceeded 1,200 since an October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Key facts
- An Israeli air strike hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, killing at least one person and wounding others.[Al Jazeera]
- The Israeli military stated on Telegram that it targeted two Hamas members, including Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad, alleging they were attempting to carry out operations against Israeli forces.[Al Jazeera]
- According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, 1,288 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement took effect.[Al Jazeera]
- The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that the total casualties in Gaza since October 2023 have reached 73,422 killed and 174,401 wounded.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- The precise number of injured individuals resulting from the Deir al-Balah strike remains unspecified.[Al Jazeera]