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Gaza Child Killed in Israeli Strike Amidst Ceasefire
24 Aug
Summary
- Israeli airstrikes in Zawaida killed a four-year-old child.
- At least five others were wounded in the residential area strike.
- The strikes occurred despite a fragile ceasefire in the region.

Israeli airstrikes impacted central Gaza, resulting in the death of a four-year-old child and injuring at least five others. The attack occurred in a residential area of Zawaida, with residents stating an evacuation warning was issued beforehand by the Israeli military.
Later in the day, a second Israeli strike reportedly hit an open area. These recent actions follow an order from Israel's Defence Minister to address what Israel described as incendiary balloons, kites, and drones targeting border communities. The strikes underscore the volatile situation, occurring despite an existing fragile ceasefire in the region.