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Israeli strike in central Gaza hits tent, killing 3 including child, Gaza Health Ministry says
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International/The Apex Times/Jun 29, 10:20 AM EDT

Israeli strike in central Gaza hits tent, killing 3 including child, Gaza Health Ministry says

The attack occurred despite a ceasefire announced in October, as the ministry reported deaths from near-daily Israeli strikes over the months that followed.

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An Israeli strike hit a tent in central Gaza on June 29, killing three people including a child, Gaza’s Health Ministry said, according to a report by PBS NewsHour.

The incident highlights the continued pace of air and ground strikes in the territory even after a ceasefire was announced in October, when fighting had formally eased in parts of Gaza.

PBS NewsHour reported that Israel’s forces have carried out strikes in Gaza at a near-daily rate since the October ceasefire, with the Gaza Health Ministry attributing deaths to those operations.

According to the ministry, more than 1,045 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began in October, underscoring the scale of casualties reported during the period when hostilities were expected to subside.

The June 29 strike adds to the ministry’s ongoing tally and drew attention again to the risks faced by civilians in areas where tents and temporary shelters are present, particularly for families displaced from other parts of Gaza.

The PBS NewsHour report did not specify whether the tent was under Israeli targeting criteria or whether the strike followed any immediate warning or coordination with civilian authorities, and those details were not provided in the account.

As Gaza’s Health Ministry continues to update casualty figures, the next publicly reported steps depend on further investigation reports and any Israeli or international statements responding to individual incidents and the overall ceasefire framework.

Why It Matters

  • The reported death toll during the post-ceasefire period raises questions about how the ceasefire is being implemented on the ground.
  • Tents and temporary shelters are among the most vulnerable civilian settings, and the reported deaths illustrate the ongoing public-safety risks for displaced families.
  • Repeated strikes attributed by Gaza health officials can affect humanitarian operations, since civilian casualties and damage can compound displacement and shelter needs.
  • High casualty figures tied to ongoing operations may increase pressure on international mediators and monitoring efforts associated with ceasefire arrangements.

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Key Facts

  • Gaza’s Health Ministry said an Israeli strike hit a tent in central Gaza on June 29.
  • The ministry reported three people were killed, including a child.
  • PBS NewsHour reported that despite an October ceasefire, Israeli forces have conducted strikes in Gaza at a near-daily rate.
  • The Gaza Health Ministry said more than 1,045 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire in October.
  • PBS NewsHour’s account did not provide details in the report about Israeli targeting rationale or any warnings given before the strike.