At least 23 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest days since an October ceasefire came into effect, according to medical sources.
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Health officials told Al Jazeera that several children were among the victims, including an 11-year-old girl.
At least 14 people lost their lives in Israeli shelling targeting the Tuffah and Zeitoun neighbourhoods of Gaza City. Separately, four people were reported killed when Israeli forces struck tents housing displaced families in the Qizan Abu Rashwan area, south of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Two more people were killed in Israeli air attacks on the al-Mawasi coastal tent camp. The Palestine Red Crescent Society confirmed that one of the victims was first responder Hussein Hasan Hussein al-Sumairy.
Israel’s military said its armoured units and aircraft carried out operations in northern Gaza after a reserve officer came under fire and was seriously wounded. The army said the officer was evacuated to hospital following the incident, which occurred during what it described as routine operational activity near the “yellow line” separating areas under Israeli military control.
Despite the ceasefire announced nearly four months ago, Israeli attacks have continued. Medical authorities say more than 520 Palestinians have been killed since the truce took effect.
