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Israeli forces kill three Palestinians near Khan Younis

Created at 28 Aug · 8:41 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in separate strikes near Khan Younis and Gaza City. One strike targeted a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians, killing Azzam Refaat al-Abadleh, while another targeted an electric bicycle.

Key Numbers

3Palestinians killed in strikes near Khan Younis and Gaza City
1Palestinian killed targeting an electric bicycle
6Palestinians killed across Gaza since Saturday morning, July 25, 2026
20+Palestinians injured across Gaza since Saturday morning, July 25, 2026

Who's Involved

Israeli forces
responsible for strikes in Gaza
Abdeen family
members killed in strike near Khan Younis
Azzam Refaat al-Abadleh
killed in strike on tent in al-Mawasi
Abu al-Rish family
house struck in Khan Younis
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians near Khan Younis

↳ Why This Matters

These incidents underscore the ongoing violence and casualties in the Gaza Strip amidst the conflict, highlighting the risks faced by civilians, including displaced persons and those in refugee camps.

Key facts

  • Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in strikes near Khan Younis and Gaza City.
  • One strike targeted a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, killing Azzam Refaat al-Abadleh.
  • Another strike targeted an electric bicycle west of Gaza City, resulting in one death.
  • A separate drone strike on a tent near Ansar intersection also resulted in a Palestinian death.
  • Earlier strikes on July 25, 2026, killed three Palestinians in Khan Younis, including two near Al-Nour Stadium.

Israeli forces conducted strikes near Khan Younis and Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of at least three Palestinians. According to Wafa news agency, one strike targeted a tent sheltering displaced individuals in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, killing Azzam Refaat al-Abadleh and injuring several others. Separately, an Israeli reconnaissance drone targeted an electric bicycle west of Gaza City, killing one Palestinian and injuring several. Another Palestinian was killed when a drone struck a tent near the Ansar intersection west of Gaza City.

Earlier on Thursday, another Palestinian was killed and others injured in an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City. A child was also injured by Israeli gunfire in northwestern Khan Younis.

In separate incidents on July 25, 2026, three Palestinians were killed and others injured in Israeli strikes targeting Khan Younis. An Israeli drone struck the rooftop of a house belonging to the Abu al-Rish family near Al-Nour Stadium, west of Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians. Another Palestinian was killed when an Israeli drone targeted the vicinity of Street 5 in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis. Medical sources confirmed that a total of six Palestinians had been killed and more than 20 injured across the Gaza Strip since Saturday morning of that week.

Frequently asked questions

The reported strikes occurred on Thursday, August 28, 2026, and also reference incidents from Thursday, July 25, 2026.

The strikes occurred near Khan Younis and Gaza City in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinians, including members of the Abdeen and Abu al-Rish families, displaced individuals, and farmers, were affected. Several others were injured, including a child and one critically.

What Happens Next

01Further Israeli military operations in Gaza are expected.
02International bodies may issue statements or calls for de-escalation.

How It Developed

Israeli forces killed three members of the Abdeen family in a strike near Khan Younis.
An Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, killing Azzam Refaat al-Abadleh.
An Israeli reconnaissance drone targeted an electric bicycle west of Gaza City, killing one Palestinian.
Another Palestinian was killed when an Israeli drone targeted a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians near the Ansar intersection west of Gaza City.
Earlier, another Palestinian was killed and others injured in an Israeli strike targeting Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City.
A child was injured by Israeli gunfire in northwestern Khan Younis.
Three Palestinians were killed and others injured in Israeli strikes targeting Khan Younis on July 25, 2026.
An Israeli drone struck the rooftop of a house belonging to the Abu al-Rish family near Al-Nour Stadium, west of Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians.

Sources

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Israeli forces kill three Palestinians near Khan Younis in GazaMiddle East Eye
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Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Khan Younis and Gaza Cityenglish.wafa.ps
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Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians in Khan Younisenglish.wafa.ps

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