Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Two, Including Child
An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in Gaza City.
Hospital officials said two people died, including a child.
Six other people were hurt.
The Israeli military had not commented when the report was published.
A ceasefire had stopped much of the major fighting.
However, Israeli strikes have continued, according to the report.
Israel says the strikes are meant to stop attacks by Hamas and other militants.
Hamas says Israel is breaking the ceasefire and hurting efforts to end the conflict.
An Israeli airstrike struck a vehicle in western Gaza City, according to hospital officials.
At least two Palestinians were killed, including a girl or child, and six others were wounded.
The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the reported strike.
A ceasefire that began in October 2025 halted major fighting but did not end Israeli military strikes.
Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, while Israel said its strikes target Hamas and other militants.
- Who
- Two Palestinians, including a child, were reportedly killed; six others were wounded.
- What
- An Israeli airstrike struck a vehicle and killed at least two people.
- When
- The incident was reported on Sunday, September 6; the year was not specified for the incident.
- Where
- Western Gaza City in the Gaza Strip.
- Why
- Israel says its strikes aim to thwart attacks by Hamas and other Gaza militants, while Hamas says the strikes violate the ceasefire.
Hamas and Gaza Officials
Israel
Ceasefire compliance
Hamas and Gaza Officials
Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire and undermining efforts to implement a broader plan to end the conflict.
Israel
Israel says its continuing strikes are intended to thwart attacks by Hamas and other Gaza militants.
Civilian casualties
Hamas and Gaza Officials
Gaza health officials say more than 1,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed since the ceasefire began.
Israel
The Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed during the same period; it did not immediately comment on this specific incident.
- Reported deaths
- At least two Palestinians
- Child among dead
- Hospital officials described the victim as a girl or child
- Wounded
- Six people
- Strike location
- A vehicle in western Gaza City
- Ceasefire
- A U.S.-backed ceasefire began in October 2025
- Deaths since ceasefire
- More than 1,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to Gaza health officials
- Israeli military deaths
- Four Israeli soldiers, according to the Israeli military