Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Israeli Strikes Kill Four, Including Three Children, in Gaza
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes and opened fire in several parts of Gaza.
Gaza health officials said at least four people died, including three children.
One reported victim was a girl named Israa Al-Hissi.
Other people were also hurt.
Witnesses said many missiles hit an area in Gaza City crowded with families who had been displaced.
Israel's military said the attacks were meant to protect its soldiers from threats.
Hamas officials said Israel had tried to conduct a special operation and accused it of breaking the ceasefire.
The ceasefire stopped much of the large fighting but has not stopped all attacks.
Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least four people in Gaza, including three children, according to health officials.
Witnesses said at least 12 missiles struck near Gaza City's Katiba area, where displaced families were gathered.
Medics reported that a girl, Israa Al-Hissi, was killed and two people were wounded east of Deir Al-Balah.
Israel's military said it struck targets to remove threats to its forces, while Hamas officials described a suspected Israeli special-force operation.
Gaza health officials report more than 1,300 Palestinian deaths since the October 2025 ceasefire, while Israel says four soldiers have died.
- Who
- Israeli forces, Palestinian civilians, Gaza health officials, Hamas officials, and the Israeli military.
- What
- Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least four people, including three children, and wounded others.
- When
- Tuesday, September 1; the articles also refer to a ceasefire that began in October 2025.
- Where
- Several areas of the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City's Katiba area and the area east of Deir Al-Balah.
- Why
- The Israeli military said the strikes were intended to remove threats to its forces; Hamas said Israel was violating the ceasefire.
Israeli Military Position
Hamas and Gaza Officials' Position
Reason for the strikes
Israeli Military Position
The Israeli military said it targeted threats to the security of its forces and to prevent attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups.
Hamas and Gaza Officials' Position
Hamas officials said Israel had attempted a special-force operation in Gaza City and then launched heavy airstrikes after the operation was discovered.
Ceasefire status
Israeli Military Position
Israel says its operations are intended to prevent further attacks despite the ceasefire.
Hamas and Gaza Officials' Position
Hamas accuses Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire and undermining efforts to advance a broader peace plan.
Reported casualties
Israeli Military Position
The Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire began.
Hamas and Gaza Officials' Position
Gaza health officials say more than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed during the same period.
- Reported deaths
- At least four people, including three children, according to Gaza health officials.
- Katiba strike
- Witnesses said Israeli warplanes fired at least 12 missiles near Katiba in western Gaza City.
- Separate incident
- Medics said Israa Al-Hissi was killed and two people were wounded east of Deir Al-Balah.
- Israeli military explanation
- The military said it struck targets to remove threats to Israeli security forces.
- Ceasefire
- A U.S.-backed ceasefire took effect in October 2025 but has not ended Israeli strikes.
- Palestinian deaths since ceasefire
- Gaza health officials report more than 1,300 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire began.
- Israeli military deaths since ceasefire
- The Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed during the same period.