Khan Younis, Gaza Strip – A devastating Israeli airstrike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including two children, according to medical officials. The attack, which occurred in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis, targeted tents housing displaced civilians.
According to reports, Israeli drones carried out four separate strikes in the vicinity. The Kuwait Specialized Hospital in Gaza confirmed the casualties, stating that the deceased included two children, further highlighting the tragic impact of the ongoing conflict on civilian populations.
The Israeli military has yet to release an official statement regarding the specific incident. However, reports suggest that the strikes follow recent clashes in Rafah, where several Israeli soldiers were injured. The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Khan Younis operation was a response to an incident in Rafah where four soldiers from the Golani Brigade and the Gaza Division sustained injuries during engagements with Palestinian fighters.
The Israeli army stated that the injuries to the Golani Brigade and Gaza Division soldiers occurred during confrontations with armed individuals who emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah. Israeli military radio, citing a source, reported that soldiers killed two militants, while a third planted an explosive device on an armored vehicle before retreating back into the tunnel. The report further detailed that a cell of three militants emerged from a tunnel in Rafah and launched an anti-tank missile towards Israeli forces.
The situation in Khan Younis and Rafah remains tense, with civilians bearing the brunt of the escalating violence. The targeting of displacement camps raises serious concerns about the protection of vulnerable populations during armed conflict. DZWatch will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
