KHAN YUNIS - At least 21 Palestinian civilians, including children, were killed Thursday in a series of Israeli aerial attacks on the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, reported Palestinian News and Information Agency (Wafa), citing local sources.
Israeli warplanes targetted six residential houses simultaneously in Khan Yunis, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and injuring 79 others, the majority being women and children.
The wounded were rushed to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis for medical treatment.
Eight of the killed belong to a single family.
According to the report, Israeli occupation forces bombarded the city of Gaza, with a focus on the neighbourhoods of Zaytoun and Shujaeya.
This relentless assault resulted in the destruction of several homes.
At least 3,785 people have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israeli aggression on Oct 7, with over 12,000 individuals sustaining injuries, according to the latest update of the Health Ministry. - BERNAMA-WAFA