11 Dead in Gaza City After Israeli Airstrikes, Medical Officials Report

According to medical personnel and eyewitness accounts, Israeli air raids targeting multiple locations in Gaza City have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians. The fatalities include women and children, while dozens more have sustained injuries.

In the early hours of Thursday, Israeli aircraft hit at least four residential structures situated in the Sheikh Radwan and Tel al-Hawa districts, as well as the Shati refugee camp. The strikes triggered massive explosions and sent residents into a state of panic. Social media footage purportedly showing the aftermath of the attacks featured harrowing scenes of individuals attempting to flee a building consumed by flames in the Shati camp.

Witnesses speaking to the BBC described how three Israeli helicopters briefly hovered over Gaza City’s coastline before executing coordinated strikes on the targeted buildings. The Israeli military has not yet issued an immediate statement regarding the incident.

Among those reported killed was Hassan Labad, a Hamas commander operating in northern Gaza. He died alongside his wife and three of their children. A spokesperson for the Civil Defence agency, which is managed by Hamas, confirmed that the casualties included three women and two children with disabilities from the Labad family.

These attacks occur despite the existence of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States. Israel continues to conduct frequent air strikes in the territory, alleging that Hamas is rearming and reconstructing its military capabilities. Since the ceasefire came into effect last October, the Hamas-run health ministry has recorded more than 940 deaths.

As global attention shifts toward other conflicts in the Middle East, conditions in Gaza are worsening, marked by a deepening humanitarian emergency. Additionally, there are reports indicating plans for Israel to expand the area of land it controls to 70%.

The current conflict was ignited by the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of approximately 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages being taken. In response, Israel launched a comprehensive military operation in Gaza. According to the local health ministry, this campaign has led to the deaths of over 72,950 individuals.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-04 11:07:12 UTC