Palestinian young man killed, four injured in 'Israeli' strikes across Gaza

A Palestinian young man was killed on Friday by 'Israeli' gunfire east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, while four others were wounded after a drone strike targeted a displaced persons’ tent in Beit Lahia in the north, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire in place since October 10.

Medical and local sources identified the slain youth as Firas Ahmed Mohammed Abu Shanab, in his 20s, from the town of Bani Suhaila. The 'Israeli' army claimed that a combat team from its 188th Brigade had neutralized a Palestinian who allegedly crossed what it calls the “yellow line” and approached 'Israeli' forces in a threatening manner, asserting that operations in southern Gaza continue under the ceasefire to remove perceived threats.

Drone strike on displaced tents in northern Gaza

In a separate incident, a “Quadcopter” drone struck a tent for displaced Palestinians in the Fifth Qar‘a area of Beit Lahia, wounding four people, three of them critically. Medical teams retrieved the injured, while additional casualties remain unconfirmed due to restricted access to the site.

Air and artillery strikes continue

Since Friday morning, Gaza has seen a series of airstrikes and artillery shelling targeting neighborhoods in northern Gaza, including Zeitoun and Shujaiya, central areas such as the Bureij camp, and eastern districts of Khan Younis. Witnesses reported heavy explosions and gunfire in areas where 'Israeli' forces maintain a presence, though the full extent of damage remains unclear due to movement restrictions.

These attacks come amid ongoing ceasefire violations, which have resulted in the deaths of 416 Palestinians since October, following a two-year-long genocidal war that began on October 8, 2023. The aggression has left over 71,000 dead, 171,000 injured, and caused extensive infrastructure destruction, with the United Nations estimating reconstruction costs at around $70 billion.