An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old boy, according to Gaza health officials. The Israeli military stated it targeted a Hamas militant.
The incident highlights the ongoing violence and civilian casualties in Gaza despite a ceasefire, raising concerns about the implementation of peace efforts and the humanitarian situation in the region.
An Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old boy, health officials in Gaza reported. The strike, which occurred near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah, also wounded several others. Gaza medics identified the deceased as Hussam Nusair and the child as Tayyem Hamdan.
The Israeli military stated that it attacked a Hamas militant. A U.S.-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025 has halted major fighting in the territory, but the Israeli military says it continues to conduct strikes to thwart attacks by militants.
Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire and hindering efforts to implement a broader plan by U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, which includes Israeli withdrawals and Hamas disarmament. According to Gaza health officials, more than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire began, while the Israeli military reports four Israeli soldiers have died.