Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

The ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip continues to claim innocent lives, with a recent Israeli strike killing a toddler and nine others. Gaza's civil defence agency, operating under Hamas authority, confirmed the tragic deaths, highlighting the persistent conflict despite a ceasefire that officially began on October 10.

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four people were killed, including a child and several others were injured… in a strike targeting a police vehicle” in Gaza City.

Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesperson for the civil defence agency, detailed how a strike targeting a police vehicle resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including the young child, Yahya al-Mallahi. Al-Shifa hospital confirmed receiving the bodies. The Israeli army stated it was investigating the details of the incident.

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The Israeli army said it was looking into the details.

Further violence was reported in Beit Lahia, where another person was killed by Israeli fire. While the Israeli military claimed to have struck an "armed terrorist," it remains unclear if this incident is directly linked to the earlier reports. The interior ministry in Gaza accused Israeli warplanes of targeting a police vehicle, leading to casualties.

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Israeli warplanes had “targeted a police vehicle” in the city centre, “causing several deaths and injuries”.

The cycle of violence underscores the fragility of the ceasefire, with both Israel and Hamas frequently accusing each other of violations. Since the truce, Gaza's health ministry reports at least 757 deaths, while the Israeli army states five of its soldiers have been killed. The situation remains dire, with media restrictions and limited access hindering comprehensive reporting from the territory.

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At least 757 have been killed in Gaza since the truce came into effect, according to the territory’s health ministry, whose figures are considered reliable by the United Nations.