Five civilians killed as Israeli strike ignites Gaza City apartment
An Israeli attack on a Gaza City apartment has killed five people, including three women and a child, and injured several others.
The strike set the building ablaze, causing the deaths of three women and a young girl while leaving multiple residents seriously wounded. Israeli drones continued to patrol the area after the explosion. The incident raises the total Palestinian death count since the October 2025 ceasefire and prisoner swap to 1,441, with over 5,030 injured in ongoing assaults.
Why it matters
The attack highlights ongoing civilian suffering in Gaza despite a ceasefire, affecting regional stability.
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