GAZA CITY: At least six people were killed and more than a dozen injured after an Israeli airstrike targeted a tent camp sheltering displaced families in Gaza City on Saturday, according to local medical sources.
Officials at Al-Shifa Hospital said at least 15 injured people were brought to the facility, with several reported to be in critical condition. Women and children were among the casualties, while the death toll is expected to rise.
Witnesses said the strike hit a tent inside a displacement camp, causing a powerful explosion and triggering panic among residents. Emergency teams and civilians rushed to evacuate the wounded as chaos spread through the area.
The Israeli military said it had targeted individuals it described as militants but did not provide further details.
The latest attack comes amid ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect in October. Palestinian group Hamas condemned the strike, calling it a deadly attack on civilians and accusing Israel of continuing military operations across the Gaza Strip.
In a separate incident earlier on Saturday, another strike in Khan Younis reportedly killed a man who was due to be married later that day. Additional shelling and drone fire were also reported in parts of Gaza City.
The violence coincides with meetings in Cairo involving Hamas, Palestinian factions, and mediators aimed at discussing the future of the ceasefire agreement and efforts to advance negotiations.
Talks are expected to focus on implementing previous commitments, reopening border crossings, increasing humanitarian aid deliveries, and addressing unresolved issues surrounding the next phase of the truce.
Hamas officials have accused Israel of violating ceasefire terms and obstructing progress toward a broader agreement.
