Five Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. Among the dead were seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father. The report could not be independently verified, and no Israeli account was included in the source.
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Key facts
- Five Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.
- Two of those killed were children, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera reported that seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father were killed by an Israeli strike.
- Al Jazeera reported the pair were returning home with school supplies when they were struck.
- The report has not been independently verified, and the source did not include an Israeli statement or response.
Five Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.
Among those killed were seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father, who Al Jazeera reported were struck while returning home with school supplies.
The source did not specify the location or time of the attacks beyond these details, and did not report the identities of the other three people killed.
The report could not be independently verified. The available source did not include a statement from the Israeli military or an account of the circumstances from Israeli authorities.
Why it matters
Civilian casualties, including among children, are a recurring concern in the conflict in Gaza. Reports such as this one document claims about the toll on non-combatants, though independent verification and responses from all parties are often limited in the immediate aftermath.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Israeli attacks on Gaza?
According to Al Jazeera, five Palestinians were killed, including two children.
Who were among those killed?
Al Jazeera reported that seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father were among those killed by an Israeli strike.
What were the victims doing when they were struck?
Al Jazeera reported that the girl and her father were returning home with school supplies when they were killed.
Timeline
- Israeli attacks on Gaza kill five Palestinians, including two children
Al Jazeera: Seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father killed by Israeli strike while returning home with school supplies.