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Israel kills three Palestinians, including four-year-old child, in central Gaza

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Israel kills three Palestinians, including four-year-old child, in central Gaza

Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including a four-year-old child, and wounded several others in central Gaza. An Israeli air attack on the town of az-Zawayda resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians, including four-year-old Muhammad Abdel Salam Taha. Their bodies were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah.

Abu Ahmed, a displaced Palestinian, expressed his frustration, stating that there is no ceasefire and the desire for peace. Another Israeli strike killed one person in Nuseirat refugee camp, while a separate attack near the Maghazi refugee camp reportedly killed one individual on Salah al-Din Street. Israel also conducted drone strikes in Khan Younis, injuring seven people, and an attack in Al-Shujaiyya, wounding 33-year-old journalist Ezz el-Din Al-Batsh.

Since the ceasefire agreement in October, at least 1,286 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, with over 73,400 killed since Israel began its genocidal war against Palestinians in October 2023.

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