Israeli Airstrike Kills Gaza Family of 4 While Sleeping, Including 2 Daughters

An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza killed a family of four-including two young children-early Thursday morning, according to local medical officials. The strike targeted a residential home in the town of Beit Lahiya around 2:00 a.m. local time, according to hospital authorities and neighbors. Medics at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City identified the victims as a husband, his wife, and their two daughters, aged 8 and 12.

Local residents reported that the family was sleeping when the strike occurred. Emergency responders recovered the bodies from the rubble later in the morning.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a statement acknowledging the strike, stating that forces targeted and eliminated a  militant who had participated in attacks against Israeli troops. The military did not offer additional details regarding the identity of the target or respond directly to reports of civilian casualties. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Wife Sara Netanyahu Claims Israel Opposition Leader Knew About October 7 Hamas Attack.

The incident comes amid ongoing violence across the region. Palestinian news agencies also reported a separate military action in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, which left three people injured, including two children. The IDF noted that the Khan Younis operation was a targeted strike against a suspected operative. Iran Plotting New October 7-Style Attack Against Israel With Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and Iraqi Militias: Report.

International monitoring bodies continue to raise concerns over the human toll of persistent exchanges in the region, noting that civilian infrastructure and families remain vulnerable despite periodic diplomatic efforts to secure lasting truces.

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