At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to medical officials and local news sources. One fatality occurred following an attack on a tent housing displaced persons west of Gaza City, while another strike targeted a similar shelter in the al-Mawasi region of Khan Younis. A third person was killed near the al-Sinaa intersection west of Gaza City when an Israeli drone struck an electric bicycle in the area.
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz reiterated warnings that Palestinians would face expulsion from any Gaza location where kites or balloons are launched. He made these statements during a security meeting with military leadership, noting that such items would be treated with the same response protocols as armed drones. The military characterized the Khan Younis strikes as targeting Hamas operatives, claiming that a commander involved in holding Israeli hostages was among those killed in the operations.
These incidents occur despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect in October 2025, brokered by the United States. Although the accord halted major combat operations, Israeli airstrikes have persisted in the intervening period. Palestinian leadership has accused Israel of obstructing implementation of a broader plan by US President Donald Trump intended to conclude the conflict, which would involve complete Israeli troop withdrawal and Hamas disarmament.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed and over 4,000 injured since the ceasefire commenced. Israeli military officials reported five deaths in their ranks during the same timeframe, along with one civilian contractor casualty. Overall casualty figures since the conflict began in October 2023 total more than 73,400 Palestinian deaths and over 174,400 injuries from Israeli military operations.
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