The Israeli military says it carried out attacks in two areas of the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City and the central Nuseirat area.
According to the Israeli military, one attack took place in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City, while another hit the Nuseirat area in central Gaza. The military said the attacks were aimed at Hamas fighters, including some commanders.
The Israeli military also said it took steps to reduce the risk of harming civilians during the attacks. However, local sources reported that civilians were among those affected.
A local medical source, cited by journalists working in Gaza, said the attack in Gaza City hit a police post in a crowded part of the city. The attack reportedly happened during a busy time when many people were in the area.
At least nine people have been reported killed in the Gaza City attack so far, according to the local medical source. The number of injured people has not been fully confirmed and could change as rescue teams continue their work.
In Nuseirat, one Palestinian was reported killed in the Israeli attack. The incident adds to the continuing violence in central Gaza, where densely populated areas have repeatedly come under attack.
The Israeli military says its operations are focused on Hamas and its military infrastructure. Israel has repeatedly said that Hamas fighters operate in areas where civilians are present, making military operations difficult and increasing the risk to civilians.
Palestinian officials and local sources, however, have repeatedly reported deaths and injuries among civilians during Israeli military operations. Gaza has a very high population density, meaning attacks in residential and crowded areas can have serious consequences.
The latest attacks come as fighting continues across the Gaza Strip. Many Palestinians remain displaced from their homes, while hospitals and emergency services continue to face major pressure.
The situation on the ground remains difficult to verify independently because access for journalists and aid workers is limited in many parts of Gaza.
The reported deaths in Gaza City and Nuseirat highlight the continuing human cost of the conflict. While Israel says it is targeting Hamas fighters, Palestinian sources continue to report civilian casualties and damage in populated areas.
The number of casualties from the latest attacks may rise as rescue workers search damaged areas and hospitals receive more victims. Further details about the identities of those killed and the exact circumstances of the attacks are still emerging.
Summary
The Israeli military says it carried out attacks in Gaza City and central Gaza’s Nuseirat area, claiming Hamas fighters were targeted. Local sources say at least nine Palestinians were killed in the Gaza City attack, while one Palestinian was killed in Nuseirat.
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