Palestinian killed, thousands seek urgent medical aid abroad in Gaza
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- One Palestinian killed, two wounded in Israeli strike on Wadi Gaza.
- 22,000 injured and sick urgently need treatment abroad.
- Recent 'Israeli' attacks killed 37 Palestinians over two days.
A Palestinian was killed and two others injured Sunday morning when 'Israeli' forces struck a civilian gathering in Wadi Gaza, central Gaza Strip. Authorities say 22,000 injured and sick Palestinians urgently require travel abroad for medical treatment.
Ongoing Strikes and Casualties
The attack follows a two-day escalation in which 'Israeli' strikes killed 37 Palestinians, targeting shelters, displaced-person tents, a police station, and residential buildings.
A medical source at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital confirmed one death and two injuries from the strike in Wadi Gaza. Eyewitnesses reported an 'Israeli' drone launched a missile at civilians in the northern part of Wadi Gaza, an area from which 'Israeli' forces had previously withdrawn under a ceasefire agreement.
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Witnesses also reported artillery fire and tank shelling from 'Israeli' positions northwest of Rafah, along with demolition operations and heavy machine gun fire in areas under 'Israeli' control northeast of Gaza City.
Naval and Underground Operations
'Israeli' naval forces opened fire off the northern coast of Gaza, while the army said it destroyed an underground tunnel in Khan Yunis containing weapons and hand grenades.
Humanitarian Crisis at Rafah Crossing
In Rafah, Egypt, ambulances lined the border crossing Sunday as authorities tested operations ahead of the crossing’s official reopening Monday. The crossing had been closed for nearly 20 months as part of the ceasefire deal.
Gaza’s government spokesman said 22,000 Palestinians urgently need to leave the Strip for medical care. He noted multiple agencies will oversee the Rafah crossing and reported that more than 80,000 Palestinians wish to return.
War Toll Since October
Since October 11, 2025, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 'Israeli' attacks have killed 509 Palestinians and wounded 1,405. The ceasefire ended a two-year genocidal campaign that began in October 2023, leaving more than 71,000 dead, over 171,000 injured, and 90 percent of infrastructure destroyed.
