An Israeli air attack on a home in Deir el-Balah, in central Gaza, killed a family of three and left one child surviving, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet reported the strike amid what it described as an escalation of attacks despite a ceasefire reached in October.
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Key facts
- An Israeli air attack struck an apartment in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.
- A family of three was killed in the attack, the outlet reported.
- One child survived the strike, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera reported the attack came amid an escalation of Israeli strikes across the territory despite a ceasefire reached in October.
An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Deir el-Balah, in central Gaza, killed a family of three, according to Al Jazeera. One child survived the strike on the home, the outlet reported.
The reported deaths came amid what Al Jazeera described as an escalation of Israeli attacks across Gaza, despite a ceasefire that was reached in October.
Al Jazeera characterised the October agreement as a ceasefire, noting that attacks have continued in the period since. Further details on the identities of those killed and the circumstances of the strike were not available in the initial report.
Why it matters
Reports of civilian deaths, including a child, during a period described as a ceasefire raise questions about the durability of the October agreement and the protection of non-combatants in Gaza. These are early reports from a single outlet, and independent confirmation of the details was not available.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the attack take place?
According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli air attack struck an apartment in Deir el-Balah, a city in central Gaza.
How many people were killed?
Al Jazeera reported that a family of three was killed and that one child survived the strike.
Wasn't there a ceasefire in place?
Al Jazeera reported that a ceasefire was reached in October, but said Israel has escalated attacks across the territory despite it.
Timeline
- Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three
Al Jazeera: One child survives hit on Deir el-Balah home as Israel escalates attacks across territory despite October 'ceasefire'.