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Israeli airstrikes kill eight in Gaza, including child
Gaza's civil defence service reported eight deaths from Israeli strikes across the territory on Tuesday. The casualties included a child, with fatalities recorded in both Khan Yunis and Gaza City.
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Five people were killed in strikes targeting Khan Yunis, while three others died in separate incidents in Gaza City, according to Gaza's civil defence service. The strikes added to the mounting toll of civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.
The deaths marked another day of escalating violence in the densely populated territory. The civil defence service did not immediately provide details about the circumstances surrounding each strike or the identities of those killed.
The incident underscores the humanitarian toll of the conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives since hostilities intensified. The death of a child in Tuesday's strikes reflects concerns raised by international organisations about civilian protection in the territory.
No immediate statement was available from Israeli military officials regarding the strikes or their intended targets.