Israeli strikes kill 4, including 2 children in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike in western Gaza City on Sunday killed at least two Palestinians, including a child, and wounded several others, according to local health officials. The strike hit a vehicle, with victims identified as Youssef Akila and his daughter Wafaa. Six other people were injured in the attack, some critically. The incident occurred despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025, intended to halt major fighting between Israel and Hamas. Additional Israeli strikes were reported later Sunday, with Gaza medics stating one strike near a telecommunications company east of Gaza City killed at least one man. Another incident involved an Israeli tank attack at a school sheltering displaced families, which medics reported killed a 7-year-old girl. These reported attacks brought the death toll in Gaza on Sunday to at least four. An Israeli military spokesperson stated that the strike on the vehicle targeted a Hamas militant and that the military was reviewing the outcome of the operation. Other reports indicated the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the incident. The ongoing Israeli military operations have continued since the October 2025 ceasefire.