Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Two Palestinian Children
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Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Two Palestinian Children

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An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of two Palestinian children, raising concerns over the ongoing ceasefire's stability.

An Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday resulted in the deaths of two Palestinian children, according to hospital reports. The incident occurred near a school sheltering displaced individuals in the town of Beni Suhaila. The victims, brothers aged 11 and 8, were killed when an Israeli drone struck close to the school, as reported by staff at Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the incident.

Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on October 10, at least 352 Palestinians have been killed across the territory, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The ministry, part of the Hamas-run government, does not differentiate between civilians and combatants, though it is staffed by medical professionals and maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by the international community.

The deaths of the two children underscore the fragility of the current ceasefire and raise concerns about the safety of civilians in conflict zones.

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An Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday resulted in the deaths of two Palestinian children, according to hospital reports.

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The incident occurred near a school sheltering displaced individuals in the town of Beni Suhaila.

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The victims, brothers aged 11 and 8, were killed when an Israeli drone struck close to the school, as reported by staff at Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies.

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Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on October 10, at least 352 Palestinians have been killed across the territory, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.

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