Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Israeli airstrike kills two in Gaza
Israel did an airstrike in Gaza that killed two people, including a little girl, and hurt four others, including more kids.
This happened in a place called Khan Younis.
The Israeli military said they were trying to stop a Hamas fighter who was planning to attack Israeli soldiers.
Since a deal was made in October to stop most fighting, 422 Palestinians have been killed, and Gaza militants have killed three Israeli soldiers.
Israel still controls part of Gaza, and Hamas has been giving back hostages in exchange for Palestinians who were detained by Israel.
More than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed in the whole offensive, and most of Gaza is destroyed.
Many people are living in damaged buildings or makeshift homes.
Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, kills two Palestinians including a girl and wounds four others, including children.
The strike targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack on Israeli troops, according to the Israeli military.
Since the ceasefire in October, 422 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Israel retains control of 53% of Gaza under a U.S.-brokered deal, with Hamas releasing hostages in exchange for detained Palestinians.
Over 71,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza offensive, with most of the territory in ruins and the population living in damaged buildings or makeshift homes.
- Who
- Israeli military, Hamas, Palestinian civilians
- What
- Airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza
- When
- Monday, January 5
- Where
- Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip
- Why
- Targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack on Israeli troops
- Location
- Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip
- Casualties
- 2 killed (including a girl), 4 wounded (including children)
- Target
- Hamas militant planning attack on Israeli troops
- Total Palestinian deaths since ceasefire
- 422
- Israeli soldiers killed since ceasefire
- 3
- Israeli hostages remaining
- 1 (remains of an Israeli police officer)
- Total Palestinian deaths in Gaza offensive
- More than 71,000
- Gaza population
- Over 2 million, living in makeshift homes or damaged buildings