Israeli air strikes kill eight in Gaza, including two children

Israeli air strikes on Gaza have left eight civilians dead and 12 others wounded, according to local medical staff. The casualties were reported after a series of attacks that targeted residential areas and displacement camps in the densely populated strip. The injuries range from minor to severe, with several victims requiring urgent medical attention.

The strikes come amid a broader campaign by Israel against Hamas, which has intensified since the conflict erupted earlier this year. Gaza’s health infrastructure is already strained, and the latest attacks have further disrupted access to care for displaced families. Medics on the ground note that many of the wounded were children and elderly residents who had fled their homes in search of safety.

The latest death toll brings the total number of Gaza casualties from these operations to the high‑double‑digits, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. The international community continues to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for unhindered humanitarian access to those affected.