An Israeli airstrike targeting a residential building in the al‑Nasr district north of Gaza City resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians, according to reports from the Palestinian news agency Wafa, as relayed by Middle East Eye. Medical personnel at Al‑Shifa Hospital confirmed that the bodies of the two victims, along with a number of injured patients, were brought to the facility following the attack.
The strike hit an apartment complex in the densely populated neighbourhood, prompting gunfire in the surrounding area. Hospital sources indicated that among the injured were children, although exact numbers were not disclosed. The influx of casualties added to the strain on Gaza's already overburdened health system.
Gaza's health ministry, which monitors civilian casualties, had earlier reported that within the previous 24 hours one Palestinian had been killed and 13 others wounded by Israeli operations across the enclave. The ministry's figures were provided as part of its ongoing documentation of the conflict's impact on civilians.
Wafa's account did not specify the time of the strike, but described it as part of a series of Israeli actions that have intensified in recent days. The agency also noted that gunfire was heard in the vicinity of the apartment building, suggesting a possible exchange between Israeli forces and local militants, though details of any such engagement were not confirmed.
Al‑Shifa Hospital, Gaza's main medical centre, has been receiving a steady flow of patients since the latest escalation. Hospital officials have repeatedly warned that shortages of medical supplies and electricity are hampering treatment capacity, especially for children and those with severe injuries.
The incident underscores the ongoing volatility in the Gaza Strip, where residential areas have repeatedly been caught in the crossfire of military operations. International observers have called for restraint and protection of civilians, but no new diplomatic initiatives were reported in connection with this particular strike.
Both the Palestinian health ministry and local news agencies continue to document casualties as the situation evolves, with the expectation that further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-palestinians-killed-and-others-injured-israeli-strike-gunfire-gaza.