Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills paramedic and 15-year-old boy

An assault on Gaza City resulted in the deaths of two civilians, a paramedic and a 15‑year‑old boy who was returning from school, officials said. The paramedic, who was responding to the emergency, was struck while providing aid in a densely populated district, while the teenager was fatally injured as he walked home after classes. Both victims were identified by local health authorities, which confirmed that the paramedic was part of the city's emergency medical services and the boy was a student from a nearby school.

The incident adds to a growing toll of civilian casualties in Gaza amid intensified fighting that has seen frequent airstrikes and ground operations across the enclave. Health officials reported that the city’s medical facilities are operating under severe strain, with limited resources to treat the wounded. International humanitarian organizations have called for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the deaths and for all parties to take precautions to protect civilians, especially medical personnel and children, during ongoing hostilities.