Mother and Three Daughters Killed in Gaza City Strike

A woman and her three daughters were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City early on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The attack took place on Al-Thalathini Street in the southern part of Gaza City, during a period when a ceasefire was formally in effect.

The identities of the victims had not been immediately released. The deaths of four members of the same family have, however, renewed concerns over the safety of civilians in Gaza, where residents continue to face the consequences of prolonged conflict despite the ceasefire. Details about the extent of damage to the property and whether additional people were killed or injured were not immediately available.

Palestinian authorities have accused Israeli forces of continuing military operations in parts of the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire that took effect on 10 October 2025. They have alleged that attacks have continued in several areas since the truce began, resulting in further civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis.

According to figures cited by Gaza’s Health Ministry, at least 1,158 Palestinians have been killed and another 3,756 injured in attacks that Palestinian authorities describe as violations of the ceasefire. The ministry has said that many of the reported incidents have affected residential areas and civilian communities.

The latest deaths come against the backdrop of a conflict that has already caused unprecedented destruction across the Gaza Strip. Palestinian health authorities say at least 73,250 Palestinians have been killed and 173,751 wounded since Israel launched its military campaign in the territory on 8 October 2023. The figures cover the wider period of conflict and include casualties recorded during the war that preceded the current ceasefire.

The humanitarian consequences have been extensive. Homes and essential infrastructure have suffered severe damage, while Gaza’s health, education, water and transport systems have been placed under immense pressure. Palestinian authorities estimate that about 90 per cent of civilian infrastructure across the territory has been damaged or destroyed in some form. The scale of destruction has left large numbers of residents displaced and made the prospect of rebuilding communities and restoring basic services extremely difficult.

The ceasefire itself has also been accompanied by disputes over territorial control and the conditions under which displaced Palestinians can return to their homes. Information attributed to Israeli officials has indicated that Israeli forces controlled about 53 per cent of the Gaza Strip when the October 2025 ceasefire agreement was reached. That area was later reported to have increased to more than 70 per cent, further complicating movement and raising concerns about access to safe areas for civilians.

The reported killing of a mother and her three daughters is likely to intensify questions about the effectiveness of the ceasefire and the protection available to civilians. International organisations and governments have repeatedly called for the protection of non-combatants, sustained humanitarian access and adherence to ceasefire arrangements.

Yet reports of continued violence have underscored the fragile nature of the truce. For Gaza’s civilian population, the ceasefire has not necessarily translated into a return to safety or normal life. Many families remain displaced, essential services are severely constrained, and uncertainty continues to dominate daily life.

There was no immediate detailed statement from the Israeli military regarding the reported strike in Gaza City. As a result, the precise circumstances of the attack, including its intended target and the cause of the reported casualties, could not be independently verified at the time of reporting.