World · Malaysia Bureau
Israeli airstrike in Gaza City kills five, wounds dozens more
An Israeli military strike on a passenger bus in Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood has claimed at least five lives, with medical sources reporting over 20 additional injuries from the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
The airstrike struck a civilian bus in the densely populated Tel al-Hawa district of Gaza City, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene where rescue teams worked to assist the wounded and retrieve those killed in the strike.
Local health authorities confirmed the death toll, while noting that the number of injured may rise as additional victims seek medical treatment. The bus was carrying civilian passengers at the time of the strike.
The incident marks the latest in a series of military operations affecting civilian areas in Gaza. The exact circumstances surrounding the strike, including its stated military objective, remain under investigation by relevant authorities.
Tensions in the Gaza region have remained elevated, with recurring military incidents affecting civilian populations in recent weeks.