An Israeli airstrike targeting a militant in the Gaza Strip killed three people on Saturday, including a child, Palestinian medical officials said. The strike struck a residential area in the southern city of Khan Younis, according to witnesses.
Details of the Attack
The Israeli military said the strike targeted a militant responsible for recent rocket attacks. It did not immediately comment on the civilian casualties. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the dead as Abdullah Moussa, 30, and a child, along with another adult. Four others were wounded.
Impact and Reactions
Mourners carried Moussa's body through the streets of Khan Younis during a funeral on Saturday. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Hamas, which controls Gaza, condemned the strike as a "dangerous escalation." The United Nations called for restraint and an investigation.
