Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza

On January 4, 2024, Israeli forces shot and killed three Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis.

The victims included a 15-year-old boy and a fisherman.

Local health authorities reported these incidents, but the Israeli military had no immediate comment.

Since a ceasefire began in October, 420 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers have been killed.

Israel and Hamas have been blaming each other for violating the ceasefire.

Israel controls 53% of Gaza under a plan involving the release of hostages and detainees.

The conflict started on October 7, 2023, when Gazan militants invaded Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages.

The Israeli military assault on Gaza has resulted in more than 71,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza health ministry.