Israel conducts double tap strike in central Gaza

Israel’s military said it carried out a “double‑tap” airstrike in central Gaza on Thursday, targeting a building that had been hit earlier in the day. The operation, described by the Israeli Defense Forces as aimed at a site used for the launch of rockets toward southern Israel, was part of a broader campaign of air and artillery attacks that have intensified since the latest exchange of fire between the two sides began in early October.

According to local health officials, the second strike caused additional casualties, bringing the death toll in the affected neighborhood to at least 12 people, including several children, and wounding dozens more. Hamas officials condemned the attack as a violation of international law and called for an escalation of resistance, while the Israeli military maintained that the target was a legitimate military objective. Humanitarian agencies warned that the repeated “double‑tap” tactics complicate rescue efforts and increase the risk to civilians, urging both parties to take steps to protect non‑combatants as the conflict continues.