Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including a family of six, according to medics cited by the BBC. The Israeli military said one of the attacks targeted a Hamas operative.
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Key facts
- A family of six was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, according to multiple outlets.
- Medics say Israeli strikes killed 12 people in total, the BBC reported.
- The BBC named the family as Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children.
- Sky News reported the family comprised a father, mother, three daughters and a son.
- The Israeli military said one attack targeted a Hamas operative, according to the BBC.
- Al Jazeera reported that Israeli attacks continue despite what it described as a US-backed ceasefire agreed in October.
A family of six has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, according to reports from multiple news outlets. Sky News reported that a father, mother, three daughters and a son were among those killed.
The BBC, citing medics, reported that Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people in total, including the family of six. It named the family as Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children, all of whom died in one attack.
According to the BBC, the Israeli military said the attack that killed the family targeted a Hamas operative.
Al Jazeera reported the killings under the headline ‘There is no safe place’, saying Israeli forces continue to launch regular attacks on Gaza despite what it described as a US-backed ceasefire agreed in October.
The reports come after the ceasefire arrangement described by Al Jazeera. Details available across outlets differ, reflecting the difficulty of independently verifying events on the ground.
No further details about the circumstances of the strikes or the identity of the alleged Hamas operative were provided in the available sources.
Why it matters
The reported deaths point to a continued civilian toll in Gaza despite what Al Jazeera described as a US-backed ceasefire agreed in October. Incidents in which entire families are killed raise questions about the protection of civilians during military operations.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Israeli strikes?
According to the BBC, citing medics, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including a family of six.
Who were the members of the family killed?
The BBC named the family as Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children. Sky News described them as a father, mother, three daughters and a son.
What did the Israeli military say about the attack?
The Israeli military said one of the attacks targeted a Hamas operative, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
BBC World: Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
- ‘There is no safe place’: Israeli attack kills family of six in Gaza
Al Jazeera: Israeli forces launch regular attacks on Gaza despite a US-backed 'ceasefire' agreed in October.
- Family of six killed in Gaza in Israeli airstrike
Sky News: A family of six have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
- Father, mother, their three daughters and son killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Sky News: A family of six have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.