Israeli attacks on Gaza kill five Palestinians, including two children — SkimNews
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- Wafaa Aqila, 7, and her father were killed by an Israeli strike on their vehicle after shopping for school supplies, just days before she was due to start the new school year, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Education.
- Saadi Ghalia, a first-grade student, was killed hours later when Israeli forces hit the Sakina School in Deir el-Balah, which was sheltering displaced people.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Education condemned the attacks, contrasting children worldwide preparing for school with Gazan children facing "killing and annihilation."
- The Gaza Health Ministry reported at least five Palestinians killed and 30 wounded in the past 24 hours, with two more dying from prior injuries.
- Since the October ceasefire took effect, at least 1,352 Palestinians have been killed and 4,511 wounded, according to Health Ministry tallies.
- Since Israel launched its military campaign in October 2023, the Health Ministry tallies at least 73,658 Palestinians killed and 174,622 wounded.
Why it matters: The so-called ceasefire has not halted Israeli strikes on civilians—1,352 Palestinians killed since it took effect, including children attacked while returning from school shopping or sheltering in a school. For displaced Gazans sheltering in educational facilities, the line between classroom and target has effectively disappeared, with children absorbing a disproportionate share of the toll.
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