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Israeli airstrikes kill eight in Gaza, including child, hospital officials report
Gaza health authorities said eight people, including a child, were killed in separate Israeli strikes across the territory. The casualties included five Hamas police officers in Khan Younis and three civilians in Gaza City.
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Hospital officials in Gaza reported that Israeli airstrikes claimed at least eight lives across separate locations Wednesday, with strikes concentrated in Khan Younis and Gaza City.
According to Gaza health authorities, five officers serving in the Hamas-administered police force were killed in Khan Younis during one strike. A second strike on Gaza City claimed three additional lives, with hospital officials confirming that at least one of those killed was a child.
The strikes came as tensions remain high in the region, though officials did not immediately provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the attacks or their intended targets. Gaza's health ministry has been documenting casualties from ongoing operations in the territory.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have drawn international scrutiny, with aid organizations and humanitarian bodies monitoring civilian impact. The reports from hospital officials represent initial counts and figures may change as assessments continue.