Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 4th June 2026, 2:28 PM
At least nine Palestinians, including four children, were killed in Israeli air strikes targeting residential buildings in Gaza City overnight on Wednesday, according to local health officials. Several other people were injured in the attacks, among them women and children, while medical sources warned that the death toll could rise further as some of the wounded remain in critical condition.
The strikes reportedly targeted four residential apartment buildings in different parts of Gaza City during the late hours of 3 June. Local residents said no evacuation orders or advance warnings were issued before the bombardment, leaving many families inside their homes when the attacks occurred. The explosions caused extensive damage to the buildings and surrounding areas, trapping residents beneath the rubble.
Initial reports from local hospitals indicated that six people had been killed. However, as rescue teams continued clearing debris and searching damaged structures, the confirmed death toll rose to nine. Emergency workers continued search-and-rescue operations throughout the night amid concerns that additional victims could still be buried under collapsed sections of the buildings.
The latest incident comes as Gaza’s healthcare system remains under severe strain following months of conflict and restrictions. Hospitals across the enclave have repeatedly reported shortages of medical equipment, medicines, fuel and specialised treatment facilities. Medical personnel say these shortages have complicated efforts to provide urgent care to those injured in recent attacks, particularly in cases requiring surgery or intensive care.
Although a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas has officially been in effect since 1 October of last year, violence has continued to occur in various parts of Gaza. According to figures released by Gaza’s government media office, more than 3,000 alleged ceasefire violations have been recorded since the truce began. The office claims that these incidents have resulted in at least 900 Palestinian deaths and more than 2,000 injuries.
Those figures have not been independently verified. Nevertheless, the continued reports of hostilities have raised concerns among international humanitarian organisations and diplomatic observers, who have repeatedly called for greater protection of civilians and full adherence to ceasefire commitments by all parties.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location of latest strike | Gaza City |
| Type of attack | Air strike |
| Target | Four residential apartment buildings |
| Reported fatalities | At least 9 |
| Children killed | 4 |
| Injured | Several people |
| Ceasefire commencement | 1 October (previous year) |
| Alleged ceasefire violations | More than 3,000 |
| Reported deaths linked to violations | At least 900 |
| Reported injuries linked to violations | More than 2,000 |
Separately, Gaza authorities report that more than 9,500 people have been missing since the outbreak of war in October 2023. According to official figures, approximately 4,700 of those reported missing are women and children. Human rights organisations and international relief agencies have repeatedly urged intensified efforts to locate missing persons, safeguard civilians and ensure the effective implementation of ceasefire agreements.
The latest air strikes underscore the continuing fragility of the security situation in Gaza. Despite the existence of a formal ceasefire framework, recurring military incidents and ongoing humanitarian challenges continue to place civilians at significant risk, while rescue workers and medical personnel struggle to respond amid limited resources and damaged infrastructure.
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