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Israeli drone strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza

Created at 1 Aug · 10:33 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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An Israeli drone strike in Gaza's Sheikh Radwan area killed two Palestinians, according to Wafa news agency. The attack occurred amid ongoing Israeli air strikes across the enclave, with seven Palestinians reported killed in the past 48 hours.

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Key Numbers

2Palestinians killed in Sheikh Radwan drone strike
7Palestinians killed across Gaza in 48 hours
2Palestinians killed in Sabra neighbourhood drone strike
15Age of a Palestinian girl killed in Muwasi strike
2Palestinian siblings killed in Muwasi strike
7Others wounded in Muwasi strike
12People wounded in western Gaza City strike

Who's Involved

Wafa news agency
Reported on Israeli drone attack in Gaza
al-Shifa Hospital
Cited as source for casualties in Gaza
Palestine Red Crescent Society
Reported casualties from Israeli drone strike in Sabra
Nasser hospital
Received casualties from Israeli drone strike in Muwasi
Islam Moussa
15-year-old Palestinian killed in Muwasi strike
Abdullah Moussa
30-year-old Palestinian killed in Muwasi strike
Israeli military
Acknowledged striking Muwasi area, stated target was Hamas militant

↳ Why This Matters

The ongoing Israeli strikes and Palestinian casualties underscore the continued violence in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire, highlighting the persistent conflict and humanitarian concerns in the region.

Key facts

  • An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians in Gaza's Sheikh Radwan area.
  • Seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza in the last 48 hours.
  • An Israeli drone strike in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City killed at least two Palestinians and wounded several others.
  • The Israeli military issued an evacuation order for the Sabra neighbourhood.
  • Two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, were killed in a drone strike in southern Gaza's Muwasi camp.
  • The Israeli military stated it targeted a Hamas militant in the Muwasi strike.
  • A separate strike on a tent in western Gaza City wounded at least 12 people.

An Israeli drone strike in Gaza's Sheikh Radwan area killed two Palestinians, according to the Wafa news agency, which cited al-Shifa Hospital. The health ministry reported that seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 48 hours.

Separately, at least two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. This attack occurred as the Israeli military issued an immediate evacuation order for the same area.

In southern Gaza, an Israeli drone strike on Saturday killed two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, and wounded at least seven others, according to Nasser hospital. The strike targeted tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Muwasi camp. The Israeli military acknowledged it had struck the area, stating it had targeted a Hamas militant but did not immediately provide more information.

Palestinians also reported hearing a loud boom in Gaza City on Saturday, with the Israeli military striking a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in western Gaza City and wounding at least 12 people, according to Shifa hospital. The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas militant and was not aware of uninvolved civilians being harmed. Strikes continued Saturday evening in central Gaza, with the Israeli military stating it was checking on the reports.

Frequently asked questions

The drone strike occurred in the Sheikh Radwan area of Gaza.

Seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 48 hours.

The Israeli military acknowledged striking the area of Muwasi, saying it had targeted a Hamas militant.

What Happens Next

01The Israeli military is checking on reports of strikes in central Gaza.

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How It Developed

An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians in Gaza's Sheikh Radwan area.
Seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 48 hours.
At least two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City.
The Israeli military issued an evacuation order for the Sabra neighbourhood.
An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, in southern Gaza and wounded at least seven others.
The strike targeted tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Muwasi camp.
The Israeli military acknowledged striking the Muwasi area, stating it targeted a Hamas militant.
Palestinians reported hearing a loud boom in Gaza City.

Sources

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Israeli drone attack kills two Palestinians in GazaMiddle East Eye
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Israeli drone strike in Gaza kills two Palestinian siblings | AP Newsapnews.com
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Israeli drone strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza City | Middle East Eyemiddleeasteye.net

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