The Gaza Civil Defense reported that at least seven people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Among the dead was a man who was supposed to be married that same day. According to Al Jazeera, citing Al-Shifa Hospital sources, at least 15 others were injured in the Saturday attack, with several in intensive care.
Al Jazeera’s correspondent Hani Mahmoud said that women and children were among the victims. Local medical sources added that another strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed one person whose wedding was also scheduled for that day. His cousin told AFP that the family had been preparing for the celebration but were now attending his funeral.
Mahmoud further reported that Israel carried out a drone strike on Palestinians sheltering in a UN-run school compound. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem condemned the attacks in a statement.