Israeli attacks kill at least nine Palestinians across Gaza
Israeli attacks killed at least nine Palestinians across Gaza, according to local officials, while heavy rain left tens of thousands of displaced people facing flooded shelters. At least four people died in an air strike on the Nasser Medical Complex in western Khan Younis early on Thursday. Other reported deaths included Mohammed Salem al-Daash, 38, in Gaza City’s al-Sabra neighbourhood; a man shot east of al-Bureij camp; and another person killed in a drone strike in al-Nasr. Two displaced Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when a tent in Sheikh Radwan, north of Gaza City, was struck.
Al Jazeera correspondent Hind Khoudary said civilians attempting to secure basic necessities were among those killed, including a man filling a water tank. She also reported that two brothers from the al-Absi family died inside their tent on al-Jalaa Street, underscoring the lack of safe refuge in the enclave.
The attacks coincided with a UN appeal for waterproof tents and urgent humanitarian access. Gaza’s Government Media Office said at least 70,000 tents had been flooded in weekend rains, while UNICEF estimated that 106,000 people had been directly affected. Overflowing latrines and submerged shelters have worsened conditions, but aid organisations say they lack the resources to respond as Israel restricts essential deliveries. UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said Israeli permissions were needed to bring in additional tents. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher condemned delays linked to Israel’s elections and government formation, while Italy announced a €5m emergency initiative.
Medical sources cited by Wafa said Israel’s war had killed 74,653 Palestinians and injured 176,007 since October 7, 2023. Since the ceasefire began on October 11, 2025, they reported 1,622 further deaths and 5,878 injuries.
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